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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
Essence, 12 Sep. 2025
If your lashes are too top-heavy, the mascara may weigh your lashes down and cause the opposite effect.
—Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 10 Sep. 2025
Bring lashes to life with generous coats of L’Oréal Voluminous Mascara (the limit does not exist) and add a hint of flush to cheeks with your favorite rosy blush.
—Karina Hoshikawa, Refinery29, 10 Sep. 2025
But this tubing mascara took my lashes to the lengths that my fluffier brushes do.
—Elizabeth Denton, StyleCaster, 9 Sep. 2025
The star went bold with eyeliner and long lashes and added a glossy nude pink lip to complete the beauty look.
—Starr Bowenbank, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
Her lashes appeared like spider legs, tickling just underneath her brow bone.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 5 Sep. 2025
So no one gets married, but Brian does get a bunch of lashes for his insubordination.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
Pale skin, bright blue eyes with black lashes.
—Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2025
Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
Then, there’s the one about the two Asian guys who are harnessed to a chariot and made to pull it along, like horses, with bits in their mouths, while this other Asian guy, holding the reins, lashes them with a whip.
—Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
Usually, when one partner lashes out, the other responds in kind.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2025
Heavy rain lashes into the water surrounding his private island; cut to a decade or so later, and the weather has improved but a lowering atmosphere remains, signaled by the plunging shadows and pewtery finish of Gris Jordana’s lensing.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 9 Aug. 2025
In sum, the Lashify lashes were user-friendly, convenient in both the wearing and removal stages, and didn’t leave me with any worries.
—Essence, 31 July 2025
Noun
Other partygoers, like drag queens Kevin Aviance and BeauJangless, recalled the club’s dramatic past with peacock-like lashes and deep red lips.
—Essence, 12 Sep. 2025
If your lashes are too top-heavy, the mascara may weigh your lashes down and cause the opposite effect.
—Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 10 Sep. 2025
Bring lashes to life with generous coats of L’Oréal Voluminous Mascara (the limit does not exist) and add a hint of flush to cheeks with your favorite rosy blush.
—Karina Hoshikawa, Refinery29, 10 Sep. 2025
But this tubing mascara took my lashes to the lengths that my fluffier brushes do.
—Elizabeth Denton, StyleCaster, 9 Sep. 2025
The star went bold with eyeliner and long lashes and added a glossy nude pink lip to complete the beauty look.
—Starr Bowenbank, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
Her lashes appeared like spider legs, tickling just underneath her brow bone.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 5 Sep. 2025
So no one gets married, but Brian does get a bunch of lashes for his insubordination.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
Pale skin, bright blue eyes with black lashes.
—Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2025
Verb
Like any tubing mascara, Badi Lash wraps lashes in flexible, smudge-proof polymers that darken and lengthen them.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
Then, there’s the one about the two Asian guys who are harnessed to a chariot and made to pull it along, like horses, with bits in their mouths, while this other Asian guy, holding the reins, lashes them with a whip.
—Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
Usually, when one partner lashes out, the other responds in kind.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2025
Heavy rain lashes into the water surrounding his private island; cut to a decade or so later, and the weather has improved but a lowering atmosphere remains, signaled by the plunging shadows and pewtery finish of Gris Jordana’s lensing.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 9 Aug. 2025
In sum, the Lashify lashes were user-friendly, convenient in both the wearing and removal stages, and didn’t leave me with any worries.
—Essence, 31 July 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lashes
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Ali was scoring plenty with jabs and flurries, but his attempts to land big punches mostly fell flat.—
Vann R. Newkirk II,
The Atlantic,
16 Sep. 2025
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But as any fan of either show will tell you, both are adept at delivering emotional gut-punches that have been known to leave viewers in tears.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The wind whips, the vegetation snaps, the electrical towers howl.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
6 Sep. 2025
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The grill also sells fresh cheese curds, mozza whips, and cheese sticks.—
Sofia Joseph,
jsonline.com,
6 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The blows come from front, back, and the demonstrator doesn’t seem to hold back even.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Sep. 2025
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Frazier, though, was relentless, seeking a way inside Ali’s reach, driving blows into Ali’s ribs but moving too fast to get caught by the night-ender Ali had planned.—
Vann R. Newkirk II,
The Atlantic,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The cowl neck and flounce hem offer a drapey, effortless look, and the straps are adjustable to get a comfortable neckline fit.—
Anna Popp,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Sep. 2025
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Franklin would tug on a pair of straps, the band dangling behind him.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
15 Sep. 2025
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Millennials are currently ruling the tech industry and clinging to their roles as the economy is rocked by uncertainty due to tariffs, inflation increases living expenses, and AI swipes jobs.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
7 Sep. 2025
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Deen also takes several swipes at her former detractors in the project, including fellow foodie and CNN travel documentarian Anthony Bourdain, who died by suicide in 2018.—
Gerrad Hall,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Sep. 2025
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Touted as the second-highest fine ever levied by the board, many observers struggled to view it as anything but the gentlest of wrist slaps.—
DAVID AMSDEN,
Rolling Stone,
29 Aug. 2025
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They were then categorized by behavior, including jumps, belly rolls, tail slaps, bow riding and even petting.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
13 Aug. 2025
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Mia sat in a stool underneath a tent where a face-paint artist formed soft brush strokes into a purple flower on Mia’s cheek.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
13 Sep. 2025
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Uncontrolled hypertension can lead to more strain on the blood vessels, which could weaken the heart and lead to serious health problems like strokes, heart attacks, and kidney disease.—
Alice Park,
Time,
12 Sep. 2025
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Getting in five or 10 hits against a boss might be relatively simple, but getting in 50 or so before dying yourself often requires near-perfect levels of focus and execution across multiple challenging attack phases.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
11 Sep. 2025
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Garcia in his comeback start threw six innings against the Los Angeles Angels, giving up three runs on three hits in a game won by Houston 8-3.—
Jon Vankin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Lashes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lashes. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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