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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
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
Strip lashes are also available.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026
The brush volumizes your lashes and really thickens and builds.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 18 Mar. 2026
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
It’s also made with linoleic acid, a natural emollient that nourishes lashes and brows.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 27 Feb. 2026
Hard Truths premiered at the 2024 Toronto Film Festival and followed Marianne Jean-Baptiste as Pansy, an angry and depressed woman who lashes out at family and strangers, and whose constant criticism slowly isolates her.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 11 Feb. 2026
After her mani-pedi was complete, and the beautician had given her a coffee per usual, the pair were going to move on to brows and lashes when the woman asked to use the bathroom.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 28 Dec. 2025
Noun
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
Strip lashes are also available.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026
The brush volumizes your lashes and really thickens and builds.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 18 Mar. 2026
Verb
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
It’s also made with linoleic acid, a natural emollient that nourishes lashes and brows.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 27 Feb. 2026
Hard Truths premiered at the 2024 Toronto Film Festival and followed Marianne Jean-Baptiste as Pansy, an angry and depressed woman who lashes out at family and strangers, and whose constant criticism slowly isolates her.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 11 Feb. 2026
After her mani-pedi was complete, and the beautician had given her a coffee per usual, the pair were going to move on to brows and lashes when the woman asked to use the bathroom.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 28 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lashes
Noun
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The operator takes another swing, but the man ducks, punches the operator, then knocks him down, raining punches on his head before a bystander separates the two.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
5 Apr. 2026
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The boxers, aged 40 and 42 respectively, threw hopeful knockout punches and barely jabbed.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 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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But outside of these rare exceptions, Mario’s pugilism was quickly retired in lieu of hammer hits and kid-friendly blows.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
5 Apr. 2026
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As a new generation of commanders rises within the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps following recent military blows under Operation Epic Fury, analysts warn that this ideology may become even more entrenched.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
5 Apr. 2026
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Its elegant twill pattern is both durable for rigorous travel and premium-looking for serving looks at the airport, while its interior has an expandable compartment, one mesh pocket, and elastic tie-down straps to keep your belongings from shuffling around.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Apr. 2026
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This sporty tank features a high neckline and racerback straps for a sleek, secure fit.—
Taylor Jean Stephan,
PEOPLE,
2 Apr. 2026
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Lancôme’s Lash Idôle Curl Goddess Mascara gives you longer, more curled lashes in just a few swipes.—
Lily Wohlner,
Allure,
28 Mar. 2026
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Workplaces have long surveilled their employees, from tracking badge swipes to keyboard strokes.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
24 Mar. 2026
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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
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The earliest paintings on view, produced while Duchamp was still a teenager, are pleasant, innocuous landscapes dominated by chunky strokes of green—Post-Impressionism lite.—
Alex Greenberger,
ARTnews.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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Each week will emphasize a few strokes and incorporate strategies for using them while playing.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
8 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 11 Apr. 2026.
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