LASHES Synonyms: 229 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

plural of lash

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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lashes

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verb (1)

present tense third-person singular of lash

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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lashes

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verb (2)

present tense third-person singular of lash

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

Noun

Silver-white eye shadow coated her lids, paired with dramatic lashes and a swipe of eyeliner on the inner crease of her eyes. — Arushi Jacob, Footwear News, 12 Nov. 2026 For anyone with sparse or thinning lashes, his technique is to concentrate the initial application at the roots, then gently and slowly lift upwards before sweeping through the ends. — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 11 Nov. 2026 Fan Fest Mascara fans out lashes side-to-side, amplifies volume, and multiplies the look of lashes to give an instant eye-opening effect that lasts 24 hours. — ABC News, 10 Nov. 2026 Plus, its formula promises to lift and lengthen my straight and hard-to-curl lashes. — Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2026 Sinot kept the angelic vibes going with a bubblegum pink blush and lined mauve lip, plus lots of lashes and a little body glitter across Larsson's chest. — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 23 Oct. 2026 The special effects team has done terrific work re-creating his body down to the creature’s fringed lashes. — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026

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Her glam was equally gorgeous—fluttery lashes with a smooth complexion thanks to L’Oréal Paris’s Age Perfect Anti-Aging Midnight Cream Moisturizer. — Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 29 Oct. 2026 Alpha 1, who’s most strict about the disease’s suppression, lashes out uncontrollably. — Cortlyn Kelly, IndieWire, 8 Sep. 2026 The best mascaras for older women help coat lashes with color while addressing the annoying issues that come with age. — Micaela English, Glamour, 14 Aug. 2026 When Lucky verbally lashes out at Billie, the agents leave the room, but Lucky quickly calls her back. — Sabrina Reed, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026 Ukrainian officials have warned residents to guard against further strikes as Russia lashes out. — Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 2 July 2026 Continue reading … SEISMIC SUPPORT — AOC lashes out at Trump for 'betrayal' of voters after key SCOTUS immigration ruling. — FOXNews.com, 26 June 2026 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. — Katie Walsh, Boston Herald, 15 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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for lashes

Noun

The flavor excels because each ingredient punches above its weight.

— Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 Nov. 2026
Once upon a time, Georgia-Florida was an annual heavyweight fight, two proud programs trading punches and championships while their fans traded insults and cocktails in Jacksonville.

— Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Oct. 2026

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Verb

More than 60 miles into the Andaman Sea, South Asia’s only active volcano hides a thriving underwater world shaped by fire and teeming with life.

— Avantika Chaturvedi, Travel + Leisure, 9 Nov. 2026
Its story follows the Forgers, a household that keeps up the appearance of an ordinary life while each member hides something.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of hides

Verb

That glib self-confidence is present in McNamara, who licks the doughnut glaze off his fingers before offering his hand to the female detective questioning the one living Jason.

— Scott Tobias, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026
Later, a woman protractedly licks blue ice cream from a cone, her attempts thwarted by ferocious gusts of wind and sand.

— Matilda Hague, Variety, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of licks

Noun

One of the biggest economic blows, though, has come from the United Arab Emirates.

— Aya Batrawy, NPR, 13 Nov. 2026
Elsewhere, investors are absorbing the blows from a selloff in artificial intelligence stocks on Thursday, which saw the Nasdaq, S&P 500, and Russell 2000 all log their worst one-day loss since April 2025, according to FactSet data.

— Sarah Min,Sawdah Bhaimiya,Sean Conlon, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2026

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At room temperature, this microscopic waiting room slashes charge loss by a 75% compared to conventional materials.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 28 Oct. 2026
Using a sharp knife, make crosswise slashes every 2 in [5 cm] along the body, cutting down to the bone.

— Emma Specter, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2026