LASHED Synonyms: 169 Similar and Opposite Words

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verb (1)

Definition of lashed next

past tense of lash

as in whipped

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 pounded

to strike repeatedly all night long sheets of rain lashed the windows

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lashed

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past tense of lash

as in tied

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 lashed

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The cave lies in central Xaisomboun province, many hours drive from the nearest cities on muddy roads that have been lashed by the rainy season. —

Kocha Olarn, CNN Money, 28 May 2026 Rafael Devers and Chapman followed with consecutive hits before Susac lashed a two-run single to left field. —

ABC News, 23 May 2026 In response, the president defended the fund and lashed out at its critics. —

Ana Ceballos follow, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2026 Martin’s allies across the country lashed out at Democrats who were fueling the election-year drama, dismissing them as unhappy consultants and supporters of Martin’s previous rivals for DNC leadership. —

Steve Peoples, Twin Cities, 22 May 2026 When the war began, a cornered Iran lashed out by attacking its neighbors in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), a 45-year-old coalition of energy-rich Arab monarchies including Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman, and the United Arab Emirates. —

Jordan Blum, Fortune, 19 May 2026 That set the stage for Varsho, who lashed at a two-strike fastball and sent the ball in the air to left. —

Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 14 May 2026 Lively has maintained this approach was in line with the press tactic laid out for her by Sony, but the internet quickly lashed out at her given the film’s serious subject matter. —

Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 9 May 2026 Los Angeles mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt lashed out at his opponents in a new attack ad. —

Tom Wait, CBS News, 2 May 2026

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Last month, as a steady, pre-rainy season wind whipped off the Atlantic Ocean, the sounds of samba, morna and jazz filled the streets.

— Ricci Shryock, NPR, 27 May 2026
Having whipped her own business into shape for the AI era, Sweet is better prepared to guide companies across industries through their own transformations.

— Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 27 May 2026