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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
Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026
The Uncut Gems star kept the '60s theme going with her glam, wearing her dark tresses in a voluminous bouffant and a dramatic cut-crease eyeshadow look featuring wispy lashes.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 8 Apr. 2026
On January 3, Bailey escaped the cold while on vacation, sharing a snapshot with her hair styled in twists, shimmery lips, and fluttery lashes.
—Akili King, Essence, 1 Apr. 2026
Many are infused with hydrating and nourishing ingredients like vitamin E and castor oil to help strengthen lashes over time.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 28 Mar. 2026
The press was happy to accept her as a caricature, with her blond wig and false lashes, her heels, her diamonds.
—Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
Make sure your lashes are clean.
—Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 20 Mar. 2026
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
The North Shore has been under flash flood warnings since early Friday as heavy rain lashes the island.
—Ritu Prasad, CNN Money, 20 Mar. 2026
Instead of having a rational conversation with Nick, Gloria lashes out and the two split.
—Courtney Howard, Variety, 17 Mar. 2026
Trump lashes out at Supreme Court.
—Jared Gans, The Hill, 9 Mar. 2026
Noun
According to Instagram, Hudson’s makeup artist, Tonya Brewer, volumized her lashes with a few swipes of a smudge-free mascara, blurred her pores using a mattifying powder, defined her pout with a long-lasting lip liner, and more.
—Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026
The Uncut Gems star kept the '60s theme going with her glam, wearing her dark tresses in a voluminous bouffant and a dramatic cut-crease eyeshadow look featuring wispy lashes.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 8 Apr. 2026
On January 3, Bailey escaped the cold while on vacation, sharing a snapshot with her hair styled in twists, shimmery lips, and fluttery lashes.
—Akili King, Essence, 1 Apr. 2026
Many are infused with hydrating and nourishing ingredients like vitamin E and castor oil to help strengthen lashes over time.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 28 Mar. 2026
The press was happy to accept her as a caricature, with her blond wig and false lashes, her heels, her diamonds.
—Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
Make sure your lashes are clean.
—Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 20 Mar. 2026
Verb
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
The North Shore has been under flash flood warnings since early Friday as heavy rain lashes the island.
—Ritu Prasad, CNN Money, 20 Mar. 2026
Instead of having a rational conversation with Nick, Gloria lashes out and the two split.
—Courtney Howard, Variety, 17 Mar. 2026
Trump lashes out at Supreme Court.
—Jared Gans, The Hill, 9 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lashes
Noun
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Then Freeman woke up Friday morning to the news that was delivering gut punches throughout the baseball world, that Anderson had passed away Thursday at 53.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
19 Apr. 2026
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Benches cleared, and cooler heads did not prevail, though no punches were thrown.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
17 Apr. 2026
Noun
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His tail whips against the stalks of flowers planted by the woman who recently moved there with him.—
María Ospina,
The Dial,
31 Mar. 2026
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Johnson is one of two majority whips.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The event felt like a throwback to the glitzy, lavish Hollywood premieres that used to take over the town every weekend, but have become scarce since the film business suffered a series of blows that have led to lots of belt-tightening.—
Rebecca Ford,
Vanity Fair,
21 Apr. 2026
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The Senate’s quick passage of the 10-day patch was starkly different than the House’s rare overnight session, during which House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) was dealt two consecutive blows.—
Hailey Bullis,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The wide brim offers sun protection and adjustable chin straps promise a secure fit.—
Claire West,
PEOPLE,
12 Apr. 2026
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The footbed molds to your foot over time for a more personalized feel, and unlike most slides, the adjustable straps allow for a customized fit.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Apr. 2026
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According to Instagram, Hudson’s makeup artist, Tonya Brewer, volumized her lashes with a few swipes of a smudge-free mascara, blurred her pores using a mattifying powder, defined her pout with a long-lasting lip liner, and more.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
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After a few swipes from the bass, the big school will break up into smaller schools trying to escape, which is where your A-rig shines.—
Derek Horner,
Outdoor Life,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Leonard extended his 20-point streak to 49 straight games with 27 points on 9-of-19 shooting, welcoming hand slaps from teammates after hitting his second 3-pointer late in the game.—
Janis Carr,
Oc Register,
26 Mar. 2026
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The Singers centers on an impromptu sing-off in a bar, whereas Two People Exchanging Saliva explores a society where kissing is punishable by death, and people pay for things by receiving slaps to the face.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
15 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The location, gorgeous skyline view and broad strokes of the project offer plenty of intrigue — offer less to quibble with than, say, a Crossroads District plan that never moved past the to-be-determined stage of displacing local businesses.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
23 Apr. 2026
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Research over the past decade has shown frequent users of potent marijuana are at risk for strokes, heart attacks, cardiac arrhythmias, heart failure and myocarditis, which is an inflammation of the heart muscle.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In Guyana’s capital city of Georgetown, neighbors can still hear the thumps.—
Tyler Jett,
Des Moines Register,
21 Jan. 2026
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“Lashes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lashes. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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