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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
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
Again, Lopez drew inspiration from the 2000s with a frosty lavender eyeshadow framed with dramatic black doll-like lashes.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 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
This blackout sleep mask is comfortable for long flights and even works with longer lashes.
—Chantelle Kincy, Travel + Leisure, 30 May 2026
Other properties Formulas with moisturizing properties and other organic extracts like oils and vitamins will help elongate and hydrate your lashes while offering full coverage.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 27 May 2026
The model chose to wear her long blonde hair straight down, and went for dramatic silver eyeshadow and bold lashes for her makeup.
—Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 23 May 2026
Her eyebrows were arched and defined, with brown eyeshadow beaten softly into her eye and lashes feathered out.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 22 May 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.
—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
Noun
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
Again, Lopez drew inspiration from the 2000s with a frosty lavender eyeshadow framed with dramatic black doll-like lashes.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 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
This blackout sleep mask is comfortable for long flights and even works with longer lashes.
—Chantelle Kincy, Travel + Leisure, 30 May 2026
Other properties Formulas with moisturizing properties and other organic extracts like oils and vitamins will help elongate and hydrate your lashes while offering full coverage.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 27 May 2026
The model chose to wear her long blonde hair straight down, and went for dramatic silver eyeshadow and bold lashes for her makeup.
—Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 23 May 2026
Her eyebrows were arched and defined, with brown eyeshadow beaten softly into her eye and lashes feathered out.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 22 May 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.
—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
Noun
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Most baseball fights produce a little shoving, occasional hugging, some dancing and pulled powderpuff punches.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
13 June 2026
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Three days before the first punches are set to be thrown at a White House-UFC event, the South Lawn is unrecognizable.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
11 June 2026
Noun
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In our study, leadership included the speaker, party leaders, whips, caucus or conference chairs, and committee chairs or ranking members.—
Mayank Kejriwal,
The Conversation,
10 June 2026
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And when the wind whips, the air reeks of a potent campfire — but no campers are around.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
Verb
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Achieving it in reality would be brutally hard because the target moves, hides, jams, uses decoys, and fights back.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
13 June 2026
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Namely, the Bavarian flag hides a red Nazi flag, and someone also covered up soldiers, Nazi salutes by passersby, and wreaths on the Mahnmal der Bewegung monument.—
Margherita Bassi,
Popular Science,
11 June 2026
Verb
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Food stands also debuted that year, with ribs sizzling along with the blues licks.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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At one point in a dinner scene, Shields' Erika licks Joey's fingers.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 June 2026
Verb
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That experiential angle ties the whole 2026 fragrance conversation together.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2026
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That emphasis on language may seem surprising, but Ingram ties it directly to neuroscience.—
Rodger Dean Duncan,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
Noun
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Feminism was anti-gerontocratic, too, striking blows against old men and their old ways.—
Joshua Rothman,
New Yorker,
12 June 2026
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The biggest blows came from Garcia and Starling Marte.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
7 June 2026
Noun
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With adjustable straps, a thick elastic band, empire waist, and a ruffle trim, this Grace Karin maxi will become the most versatile dress in your closet.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 June 2026
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The shoes are crafted with four scalloped straps that wrap the front of the foot, and are decorated with rows of sparkly crystals.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
12 June 2026
Verb
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The process cuts down air pollution and slashes industrial water consumption.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
10 June 2026
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Rivian slashes service wait times.—
Joel Feder,
The Drive,
10 June 2026
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“Lashes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lashes. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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