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as in punches
a hard strike with a part of the body or an instrument
a sailor punished for disobedience with lashes from the captain's whip
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as in whips
a long thin or flexible tool for striking
the rider repeatedly struck the horse with the lash to force it to go faster
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as in hides
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 licks
to strike repeatedly
all night long sheets of rain lashed the windows
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as in ties
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 lashes
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
25 June 2026
Both my mom and dad's sides have fine, soft, textured hair, extending to their sparse eyebrows and lashes.
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Jailynn Taylor,
InStyle,
25 June 2026
In my opinion, a good mascara doesn’t smudge, adds length and volume to my lashes, and shouldn't cost more than $20.
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Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
Instead, opt for the MzooLuxury Sleep Eye Mask, which offers a little more wiggle room for your lashes while creating an instant blackout curtain between you and a sunlit plane cabin or hotel room.
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Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
22 June 2026
Much like her makeup, which featured a stroke of black eyeliner to enhance her eyes and long, black lashes.
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Laura Scafati,
Vanity Fair,
20 June 2026
This means that while one or more of these options can help give you healthy lashes, maintaining a routine is essential for long-term results.
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Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
17 June 2026
Beef cheeks and tongues, Frenched racks of lamb, glistening hams, poulet de Bresse, and rabbits still with their heads, round eyes blinkless under long lashes frozen in the ice.
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Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
Makeup artist Kimora Mulan created the bold look featuring dark lip liner, fluttery lashes, and gold shimmer that stretched from her lids to her décolletage.
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Annie Blay-Tettey,
Allure,
1 June 2026
Katie Walsh,
Boston Herald,
15 May 2026
Continue reading … LATE-NIGHT LAMENT — Colbert lashes out at CBS, says cancellation ‘reinforced a narrative’ of ‘knee bending’ to Trump.
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FOXNews.com,
7 May 2026
Key to their turmoil is Niall’s inability to tell the hypermacho Ruben that he’s attracted to men; as the former stays trapped by his repression, the latter lashes out in horrific acts of violence.
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Judy Berman,
Time,
21 Apr. 2026
Trump lashes out at NATO and the Pope, again.
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Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
15 Apr. 2026
The brand’s hero reusable Plushy lashes retail for $25 a pair, while the brand’s Control Kits, which include application tools, retail for about $125.
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Noor Lobad,
Footwear News,
13 Apr. 2026
Her lips were lightly blurred (as is the contemporary trend) and brown-nude, while eyeshadow was kept light, and lashes delicately curled.
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Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
8 Apr. 2026
Conditioning ingredients like provitamin B5 and mango butter help lashes feel soft and flexible.
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Lily Wohlner,
Allure,
28 Mar. 2026
Toward the end of the final episode of Love Story, Constance Zimmer’s Ann Messina Freeman lashes out at Caroline Kennedy over her daughters’ deaths.
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Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
The best-selling mascara is formulated with floral oil to deliver soft and voluminous lashes for up to 24 hours without smudging, caking, or flaking.
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Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
25 June 2026
Both my mom and dad's sides have fine, soft, textured hair, extending to their sparse eyebrows and lashes.
—
Jailynn Taylor,
InStyle,
25 June 2026
In my opinion, a good mascara doesn’t smudge, adds length and volume to my lashes, and shouldn't cost more than $20.
—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
Instead, opt for the MzooLuxury Sleep Eye Mask, which offers a little more wiggle room for your lashes while creating an instant blackout curtain between you and a sunlit plane cabin or hotel room.
—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
22 June 2026
Much like her makeup, which featured a stroke of black eyeliner to enhance her eyes and long, black lashes.
—
Laura Scafati,
Vanity Fair,
20 June 2026
This means that while one or more of these options can help give you healthy lashes, maintaining a routine is essential for long-term results.
—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
17 June 2026
Beef cheeks and tongues, Frenched racks of lamb, glistening hams, poulet de Bresse, and rabbits still with their heads, round eyes blinkless under long lashes frozen in the ice.
—
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
Makeup artist Kimora Mulan created the bold look featuring dark lip liner, fluttery lashes, and gold shimmer that stretched from her lids to her décolletage.
—
Annie Blay-Tettey,
Allure,
1 June 2026
Verb
Harris also shows us the burn scars that ripple up Racine’s arm and across Anaia’s face, textured skin that makes strangers blanch, to which Racine lashes out defensively.
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Katie Walsh,
Boston Herald,
15 May 2026
Continue reading … LATE-NIGHT LAMENT — Colbert lashes out at CBS, says cancellation ‘reinforced a narrative’ of ‘knee bending’ to Trump.
—
FOXNews.com,
7 May 2026
Key to their turmoil is Niall’s inability to tell the hypermacho Ruben that he’s attracted to men; as the former stays trapped by his repression, the latter lashes out in horrific acts of violence.
—
Judy Berman,
Time,
21 Apr. 2026
Trump lashes out at NATO and the Pope, again.
—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
15 Apr. 2026
The brand’s hero reusable Plushy lashes retail for $25 a pair, while the brand’s Control Kits, which include application tools, retail for about $125.
—
Noor Lobad,
Footwear News,
13 Apr. 2026
Her lips were lightly blurred (as is the contemporary trend) and brown-nude, while eyeshadow was kept light, and lashes delicately curled.
—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
8 Apr. 2026
Conditioning ingredients like provitamin B5 and mango butter help lashes feel soft and flexible.
—
Lily Wohlner,
Allure,
28 Mar. 2026
Toward the end of the final episode of Love Story, Constance Zimmer’s Ann Messina Freeman lashes out at Caroline Kennedy over her daughters’ deaths.
—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
27 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lashes
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The Los Angeles singer-songwriter’s latest is a crisp and candid twee pop record with unexpected studio touches and gut punches.
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No such punches could be seen on the video.
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During enslavement, physical violence, such as being beaten with whips, was used to control Black bodies.
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In our study, leadership included the speaker, party leaders, whips, caucus or conference chairs, and committee chairs or ranking members.
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Also in Scorsese’s film, Cady’s crimes are so galling that Sam, Cady’s defense lawyer, breaks his own oath to his client and hides evidence that might have helped get Cady off (a change from MacDonald’s novel).
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Drama hides a hero’s flaws; comedy exaggerates it.
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Food stands also debuted that year, with ribs sizzling along with the blues licks.
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At one point in a dinner scene, Shields' Erika licks Joey's fingers.
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And yet, in spite of its Clark and Dearborn gambit and an hourlong finale that ties far too many bows on top of bows, Season 5 works because its artistic machinations are rooted in character over plot, and the characters are what matters.
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Athletes who specialize early are also at elevated risk for depression, anxiety, and the kind of perfectionism that ties self-worth directly to competitive outcomes.
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Onaje died four days later — having suffered fatal brain hemorrhaging from multiple blows to his skull.
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Officers said that Samartino quickly assessed the situation and immediately began administering back blows to the infant.
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This one’s made with a blend of recycled materials and spandex, which reviewers say is thick and comfortably smoothing, and features adjustable criss-cross back straps and a shelf bra.
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These overalls are made with wide legs, a mid-rise waist, and adjustable straps to get the right fit.
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This comes as the company reportedly slashes product prices and prepares for a potential IPO, amid accusations from Florida's AG regarding unsafe product releases.
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The process cuts down air pollution and slashes industrial water consumption.
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“Lashes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lashes. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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