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Recent Examples of lash
Noun
Now the beauty brand has expanded its range to include 100% vegan luxe lashes, Lash & Go eyeliner, and more. Jennifer Chan, StyleCaster, 30 Apr. 2025 Her brows were always arched to perfection, and her lashes? Larry Stansbury, Essence, 7 Apr. 2025
Verb
Padilla’s was the second death from the rains that have lashed the islands since April 19. Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 5 May 2025 But a hostile encounter in the town’s general store reveals Lucas to be a kid who will lash out when challenged. Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 1 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for lash
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lash
Noun
  • The lawyers claim the measure signed into law by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis this month has already dealt significant blows to campaigns to expand Medicaid and legalize recreational marijuana in the state.
    Kate Payne, Sun Sentinel, 22 May 2025
  • In the rear of an IndyCar vehicle is a safety device called an attenuator, designed to cushion the blow from a rear impact into the wall.
    Jeff Gluck, New York Times, 22 May 2025
Noun
  • We're joined now by one of the top Republicans in the Senate, Wyoming's John Barrasso, the whip.
    CBS News, CBS News, 6 Apr. 2025
  • Yet Jesus becomes angered by the desecration of the temple and begins tipping over the merchants' tables in the holy place while wielding a righteous whip.
    Erin Jensen, USA Today, 3 May 2025
Noun
  • The Megapacks, according to PG&E, stand on 33 concrete slaps at the Elkhorn facility.
    Hailey Branson-Potts, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2025
  • In a repressive society where kissing means death and currency is measured in slaps, an unhappy woman’s growing bond with a salesgirl sparks desire, jealousy, and dangerous consequences.
    Matthew Carey, Deadline, 30 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The straps are made from a sturdy synthetic leather alternative that holds its shape more than other softer materials, but the interior of the straps and insoles are still lined with a light suede that’s gentle on the skin and comfy for full-day wear.
    Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 23 May 2025
  • The strap between the toes still gives you that classic flip-flop look and feel, plus there’s plenty of support from a cork footbed that molds to your feet.
    Nicol Natale, People.com, 23 May 2025
Noun
  • Literal flames surrounded the glow, both repelling and drawing you in more, followed by two loud, disorienting thumps.
    Christopher Rosa, Glamour, 16 May 2025
  • Their bodies sway to the rhythmic thumps of the hypnotic music, composed by the French artist Kangding Ray.
    Lovia Gyarkye, HollywoodReporter, 15 May 2025
Noun
  • There was no consensus on who threw the first punch at the Arlington water park at closing time on a June evening in 2021.
    Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 May 2025
  • The 13-year-old threw the first punch, according to the police report that relied on security camera footage and witness accounts.
    Julia Prodis Sulek, Mercury News, 22 May 2025
Noun
  • With his latest swipe, Duffy is looking to undercut the reason for congestion pricing by arguing that the funds generated aren’t being used to keep riders safe.
    Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 23 May 2025
  • Curry’s injured thumb was famously the target of borderline dirty swipes by the Rockets.
    Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 22 May 2025
Noun
  • Foxx experienced a stroke caused by a brain bleed that left him unable to walk and in the hospital for months.
    Rachel Flynn, People.com, 23 May 2025
  • Experts recommend using the acronym FAST to identify a stroke and take action.
    Sherri Gordon, Health, 23 May 2025

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“Lash.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lash. Accessed 29 May. 2025.

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