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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
Tim Graham, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
Andy lashed the feet tightly and then grabbed the loose end of the rope.
—Bob Cary, Outdoor Life, 15 Oct. 2025
An early season storm lashed San Diego County with fierce winds Tuesday while also dropping enough rain to significantly reduce the risk of wildfire in a region experiencing a lengthy drought, the National Weather Service says.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Oct. 2025
Maduro’s reaction One person not celebrating is Maduro, who on Sunday lashed out at the opposition leader.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 13 Oct. 2025
Billionaire investor Warren Buffett has also openly lashed out at cryptocurrencies.
—Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2025
Conservatives on social media immediately lashed out at the news.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Oct. 2025
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
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In a post-draft interview on the Bills’ flagship radio station WGR 550-AM, Beane lashed out at the hosts for criticizing his lack of attention to wide receiver throughout the offseason.
—Tim Graham, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
Andy lashed the feet tightly and then grabbed the loose end of the rope.
—Bob Cary, Outdoor Life, 15 Oct. 2025
An early season storm lashed San Diego County with fierce winds Tuesday while also dropping enough rain to significantly reduce the risk of wildfire in a region experiencing a lengthy drought, the National Weather Service says.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Oct. 2025
Maduro’s reaction One person not celebrating is Maduro, who on Sunday lashed out at the opposition leader.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 13 Oct. 2025
Billionaire investor Warren Buffett has also openly lashed out at cryptocurrencies.
—Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2025
Conservatives on social media immediately lashed out at the news.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Oct. 2025
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
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“Lashed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lashed. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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