Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lashed (out)
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Benjamin Rush, a Founding Father and a physician, criticized the medical establishment for being closed-minded about treatments recommended by non-physicians.—
Dhruv Khullar,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026 -
Glendon Hall, who leads the Miami Beach Black Affairs Advisory Committee, criticized the police at the time.—
Aaron Leibowitz,
Miami Herald,
6 Apr. 2026
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Some neighbors fulminated against the university, arguing that the extra events would bring more noise and traffic, and that the property tax-exempt institution would not pay its fair share.—
Shun Graves,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Jan. 2026
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Predictably, Khomeini fulminated about Carter’s visit.—
Daniel Immerwahr,
New Yorker,
4 Aug. 2025
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The meeting opened with a public comment period where several residents and activists chided Snelling and the Police Department and accused them of aiding and defending federal immigration authorities during the monthslong enforcement effort.—
Sam Charles,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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That’s what economists said about tariffs, whose effects on prices were always just about to hit, the conservative think tanker Oren Cass chided in an X thread Monday as Liberation Day’s anniversary approaches.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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At a staff meeting, Altman chastised employees who raised concerns.—
Ronan Farrow,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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Some people have been praised for their use, while others have been chastised.—
Moriah Humiston,
NBC news,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Now, the ultimate question of whether Walters slandered Miller will return to the district court.—
Dale Denwalt,
Oklahoman,
29 Jan. 2026
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Jerry Jones slandered my name to Cowboys media and national media for months.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
1 Jan. 2026
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Despite this, actors including Jamie Foxx and Wendell Pierce rebuked Davidson for the language.—
Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
8 Apr. 2026
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Although he was rebuked, including by members of his own government, such calls may grow louder if the Strait remains closed.—
Christian Edwards,
CNN Money,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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If the University of Connecticut is to retain any respect, Coach Auriemma should be publicly reprimanded and suspended without pay.—
Letters to the Editor,
Hartford Courant,
8 Apr. 2026
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The lawsuit alleges that district officials later accused Cormier of violating confidentiality rules by providing law enforcement with documents and reprimanded her.—
Camryn Dadey,
Sacbee.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Lashed (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lashed%20%28out%29. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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