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as in blow
a hard strike with a part of the body or an instrument
a sailor punished for disobedience with lashes from the captain's whip
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as in whip
a long thin or flexible tool for striking
the rider repeatedly struck the horse with the lash to force it to go faster
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as in to whip
to strike repeatedly with something long and thin or flexible
the cat's tail nervously lashed the table leg
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as in to lick
to strike repeatedly
all night long sheets of rain lashed the windows
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as in to tie
to prevent (someone or something) from moving freely by or as if by means of a line or cord
The raft was made from several logs lashed together with a rope.
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Recent Examples of lash
Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, L’Oréal Paris’s Panorama Mascara—Kendall Jenner’s secret for fluttery lashes that mimic falsies—is 35% off.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 16 Sep. 2025
Michelle Goldberg, Mercury News, 27 Sep. 2025
Again, to the unhinged, that’s a license to lash out.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 27 Sep. 2025
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Noun
If longer and fuller lashes are on your wish list, snag the primer from Dime, and keep scrolling to shop more lash-boosting products.
—Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, L’Oréal Paris’s Panorama Mascara—Kendall Jenner’s secret for fluttery lashes that mimic falsies—is 35% off.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 16 Sep. 2025
Verb
Loners lashing out America has had genuine subversives and left-wing terror networks in the past.
—Michelle Goldberg, Mercury News, 27 Sep. 2025
Again, to the unhinged, that’s a license to lash out.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 27 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lash
Noun
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Court documents say several videos appear to show Niehaus using an accelerant, as well as a small, blow torch.—
Kevin Grasha,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
3 Oct. 2025
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Considering the Ravens offense runs through Jackson, who's considered one of the top signal-callers in the NFL, his absence is a tough blow to a team looking to keep its playoff hopes alive (Baltimore is 1-3).—
Anne Erickson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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The success of the whip team, Boland said, is based on outreach and respect.—
Emily Brooks,
The Hill,
18 Sep. 2025
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The first new record was of a Dahl’s whip snake, or Platyceps najadum, the study said.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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A couple of good back slaps and thumps from the adoring crowd.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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Karl turned on the headlights and got the windshield wipers going at a mad slap.—
Ann Patchett,
New Yorker,
29 Sep. 2025
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The most exciting feature is the realistic mask, though, which has mesh eyes for kids to see through while trick-or-treating, and an adjustable strap to fit their head properly.—
Katrina Cossey,
Parents,
1 Oct. 2025
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Unlike most bags with adjustable straps that leave one long piece dangling, this pack uses a thin piece of elastic that evens out the loop for a more streamlined appearance.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The dramatic thump of the ship’s four electromagnetic catapults which shoot them into the sky is constant and can be heard throughout the ship.—
Matthew Bodner,
NBC news,
25 Sep. 2025
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The Red Sox are in a good spot for their future, but their lineup clearly needs more thump.—
Tim Crowley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Make a Big-Batch Beverage Keep along with the easy-going, group-friendly theme with a big-batch beverage, whether a party punch, mulled wine, or spiked cider.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
2 Oct. 2025
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The big question Can Seth Jarvis and Sebastian Aho be a contender-worthy one-two punch?—
The Athletic NHL,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In today’s climate, every swipe of a card increasingly serves as an emotional release.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
29 Sep. 2025
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In the video announcing his exit from the race, Adams took what could be considered a veiled swipe at the Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani, an unapologetic progressive.—
Averi Harper,
ABC News,
29 Sep. 2025
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Five years later Augusta had a stroke, with Ed acting as primary caretaker.—
JR Radcliffe,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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Faded strokes of black and white eyeliner mirrored each other at the corners of her eyes, while an earth brown hue lined her lips.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Lash.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lash. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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