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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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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
Reuters, NBC news, 24 Sep. 2025
Videos posted to social media from residents in Taiwan showed huge swells, rough seas and strong winds as Ragasa’s outer bands lashed the island.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 23 Sep. 2025
After the Ophir Awards named The Sea, about a young Palestinian boy's dream of seeing the ocean, as its Best Picture winner on Tuesday night, Minister of Culture Miki Zohar lashed out at the organization in a statement that also threatened to remove the Israeli Academy's public funding.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Sep. 2025
Instead of seeking help, her niece lashed out.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2025
Colts fans lashed out at the Indianapolis team, as well, and The Cincinnati Enquirer ran an indignant letter to the editor demanding an apology from the Bengals owner for failing to recognize Kirk and pledging to boycott until then.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 16 Sep. 2025
Ben-Gvir, who leads a small far-right ultranationalist party, lashed out at the court ruling Sunday.
—Natalie Melzer, Twin Cities, 8 Sep. 2025
These two hurricanes come after Hurricane Erin lashed North Carolina's Outer Banks with rough waves and coastal flooding last month.
—Kenton Gewecke, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2025
Some liberal commentators, however, have lashed out in response to the shooting, saying calls for prayer are tone deaf responses given the victims were inside a church.
—Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 29 Aug. 2025
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At least 12 people died as heavy rain lashed the eastern Indian city of Kolkata and surrounding areas ahead of a major festival, flooding streets, disrupting transport and leaving residents stranded for hours, officials said Wednesday.
—Reuters, NBC news, 24 Sep. 2025
Videos posted to social media from residents in Taiwan showed huge swells, rough seas and strong winds as Ragasa’s outer bands lashed the island.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 23 Sep. 2025
After the Ophir Awards named The Sea, about a young Palestinian boy's dream of seeing the ocean, as its Best Picture winner on Tuesday night, Minister of Culture Miki Zohar lashed out at the organization in a statement that also threatened to remove the Israeli Academy's public funding.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Sep. 2025
Instead of seeking help, her niece lashed out.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2025
Colts fans lashed out at the Indianapolis team, as well, and The Cincinnati Enquirer ran an indignant letter to the editor demanding an apology from the Bengals owner for failing to recognize Kirk and pledging to boycott until then.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 16 Sep. 2025
Ben-Gvir, who leads a small far-right ultranationalist party, lashed out at the court ruling Sunday.
—Natalie Melzer, Twin Cities, 8 Sep. 2025
These two hurricanes come after Hurricane Erin lashed North Carolina's Outer Banks with rough waves and coastal flooding last month.
—Kenton Gewecke, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2025
Some liberal commentators, however, have lashed out in response to the shooting, saying calls for prayer are tone deaf responses given the victims were inside a church.
—Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 29 Aug. 2025
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“Lashed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lashed. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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