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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
Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 27 May 2025
Try out castor oil at night on your lashes to boost length and thickness with continual use.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 2 May 2025
Andres Oppenheimer, Miami Herald, 13 June 2025
The last trade truce with China, from a month ago in Geneva, fell apart after just a couple of weeks when Trump lashed out at Beijing and accused officials of not holding up their end of the bargain.
—Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 12 June 2025
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Noun
Alongside other at-home treatments for clearer skin, longer lashes, or minimized dark spots, teeth whitening strips can help return your smile to gleam-worthy status.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 27 May 2025
Try out castor oil at night on your lashes to boost length and thickness with continual use.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 2 May 2025
Verb
Granted, Trump and his hard-line immigration adviser, White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller, have a long history of lashing out against immigrants.
—Andres Oppenheimer, Miami Herald, 13 June 2025
The last trade truce with China, from a month ago in Geneva, fell apart after just a couple of weeks when Trump lashed out at Beijing and accused officials of not holding up their end of the bargain.
—Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 12 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lash
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The Senate parliamentarian's guidance has delivered several blows to key GOP provisions, including an effort to exclude undocumented immigrants from receiving Medicaid benefits and a plan to lower provider taxes, which states use to help fund their portion of Medicaid costs.—
June 27,
CBS News,
27 June 2025
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The Senate parliamentarian has advised that a Medicaid provider tax overhaul central to President Donald Trump’s tax cut and spending bill does not adhere to the chamber’s procedural rules, delivering a crucial blow as Republicans rush to finish the package this week.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
27 June 2025
Noun
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The method used is known as ‘whip and tongue,’ which is renowned to provide secure interlockings.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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While, for humans, the purpose of the spine is to serve as the support structure for the body, Alphas, ever so resourceful, utilize them as weapons that could be wielded as whips.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
20 June 2025
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Those embarrassing losses with ownership sitting in the expensive seats were a big-time slap in the face to the decision makers.—
James Mirtle,
New York Times,
18 June 2025
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The number of girl slaps exchanged between the governor and Florida House Speaker Daniel Perez over the state budget impasse.—
Pat Beall,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 June 2025
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There are 18 in all, with eight for each set of laces, and a further pair for the top strap eyelets; the toecap, tongue, rear, and foothole cover are all printed.—
Matt Gardner,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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In terms of construction, the adjustable straps didn't slide down, and the shapewear didn't roll or shift around underneath clothing.—
Michelle Rostamian,
People.com,
26 June 2025
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As its infectious message, hip hop hook, gentle-against-forceful thump, radiates further into the zeitgeist expect it be heard everywhere.—
Jed Gottlieb,
Boston Herald,
15 June 2025
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The only noise was the low thump from a boombox in front of a boba shop.—
Kaitlyn Huamani,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2025
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Unlike most fruity orange sauces, the Pickled Prince version isn’t sugar-forward — kumquats have the perfect mixture of sweet punch and pucker to complement the habanero.—
Ahmed Ali Akbar,
Chicago Tribune,
18 June 2025
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The Limoncello and Simply Lemonade deliver the perfect citrus punch, while fresh mint adds that clean, luxe finish.—
Essence,
Essence,
17 June 2025
Noun
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Credit card fees, which range from, on average, 2% to 4% of the transaction, are assessed with every swipe, according to Doug Kantor with the Merchants Payments Coalition (MPC).—
Peter Burke,
FOXNews.com,
29 June 2025
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Where Black Honey adds oomph with every swipe, Nude Honey is the subtler counterpart that enhances what’s already there.—
Claire Sullivan,
Footwear News,
20 June 2025
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Overall, the rate of death seven days after mRNA vaccinations has been lower than the background rates among the general population for the most common causes of death — such as heart disease, cancer and stroke.—
Michael A. Hiltzik,
Mercury News,
28 June 2025
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She had been trained to recognize red flags for emergencies and was deeply concerned about the possibility of a stroke.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
27 June 2025
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“Lash.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lash. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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