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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
Nicole Catanese, InStyle, 25 Feb. 2026
On the first runway of NYFW, Thomas de Kluyver swept lids at Marc Jacobs with frosty blue shadow from lash to brow.
—Arden Fanning Andrews, Vogue, 17 Feb. 2026
Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 4 Mar. 2026
Crockett seemed to see enemies everywhere, and closed her campaign lashing out at certain political consultants and reporters.
—Benjamin Wallace-Wells, New Yorker, 4 Mar. 2026
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Noun
For this look, mascara cocktailing is the secret to fluffy and defined lashes.
—Nicole Catanese, InStyle, 25 Feb. 2026
On the first runway of NYFW, Thomas de Kluyver swept lids at Marc Jacobs with frosty blue shadow from lash to brow.
—Arden Fanning Andrews, Vogue, 17 Feb. 2026
Verb
These despots will continue to lash out at America.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 4 Mar. 2026
Crockett seemed to see enemies everywhere, and closed her campaign lashing out at certain political consultants and reporters.
—Benjamin Wallace-Wells, New Yorker, 4 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lash
Noun
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And the loss of Amarion Dickerson, who would’ve been a key rotation piece, ended up being a major blow for a team that was counting on everyone at the top of the rotation to deliver.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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His win in Istanbul in 2019 represented a crushing blow to Erdogan, whose own political ascent began as the city’s mayor.—
Beril Akman,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
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Clyburn served as majority whip and assistant Democratic leader.—
Meg Kinnard,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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Wind whips ferociously, kicking up gusts of powdery snow.—
Jen Murphy,
Robb Report,
8 Mar. 2026
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Leaving Polis off the guest list of a recent governors’ dinner at the White House was the latest slap in the face of many that include rescinded federal grants, a vetoed water bill, rejected disaster fund requests, and the loss of two federal agencies.—
Krista Kafer,
Denver Post,
6 Mar. 2026
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The Islanders pulled within 2-1 late in the first when Schaefer's slap shot deflected several times and bounced over Bobrovsky.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
2 Mar. 2026
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The adjustable buckle and ankle straps offer a secure and personalized fit, while the bouncy soles provide all-day comfort.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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The delicate straps of a Mary Jane style add a touch of romantic softness and a charming focal point under a wide hem.—
Alex Sales,
Glamour,
8 Mar. 2026
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There’s only one town, San Pedro, with colorful waterfront restaurants and breezy beach bars perfect for sunset rum punches.—
Annie Daly,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 2026
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The two programs continued to trade punches until the half, with the Spartans maintaining a 21-17 edge at intermission.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
10 Mar. 2026
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There was a sudden, loud thump, and Bernie Watermolen brought us awake with a yell that was enough to raise the dead.—
Doris DeCleene,
Outdoor Life,
25 Feb. 2026
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Pitchers and catchers report This week, Albernaz gets a glimpse of his pitching staff and catchers, before the thump of an offensive lineup joins the workouts.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
10 Feb. 2026
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With the swipe of a finger, a video plays.—
Kamal Ahmed,
Fortune,
3 Mar. 2026
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Lashscape Lengthening, Lifting Mascara delivers 12 hours of smudge-resistant lift, length and curl in a single swipe.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
2 Mar. 2026
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Year by year the face is painted over by strokes of fate just like the Mona Lisa has previous images painted below its surface.—
Paul Keane,
Hartford Courant,
8 Mar. 2026
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Small strokes, for example, can impair blood flow to the brain and trigger what’s called vascular dementia.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Lash.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lash. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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