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as in whipping
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 licking
to strike repeatedly
all night long sheets of rain lashed the windows
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as in tying
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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as in tongue-lashing
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Recent Examples of lashing
Peter Kiefer, HollywoodReporter, 22 July 2025
In fact, the snow, wind, and rain seem to add to the pleasure, as if connecting with the elements requires giving yourself an icy lashing.
—AFAR Media, 10 July 2025
Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
The company destroyed a piece of lashing wire that investigators believe slapped an Xcel electrical conductor and caused arcing that led to the fire, said Matthew Delinko with Bauman, Lowe, Witt & Maxwell, a law firm representing insurance companies.
—Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 21 Aug. 2025
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Verb
As the Epstein scandal has heated up again, though, he’s also been on the receiving end of MAGA lashings from supporters who want to see the tapes go public.
—Peter Kiefer, HollywoodReporter, 22 July 2025
In fact, the snow, wind, and rain seem to add to the pleasure, as if connecting with the elements requires giving yourself an icy lashing.
—AFAR Media, 10 July 2025
Noun
But when this lashing out becomes regular, the partner on the receiving end will start to expect their character to be attacked just as regularly.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
The company destroyed a piece of lashing wire that investigators believe slapped an Xcel electrical conductor and caused arcing that led to the fire, said Matthew Delinko with Bauman, Lowe, Witt & Maxwell, a law firm representing insurance companies.
—Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 21 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lashing
Noun
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In the months before the $5 million match, Ali turned up the invective, calling Frazier dumb, mocking his dark skin, and painting him as a lackey for his white handlers.—
Vann R. Newkirk II,
The Atlantic,
16 Sep. 2025
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His politics may explain Whitehouse’s general opposition to the current occupant of the White House, though not necessarily the invective.—
Jeremy Lott,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Flash forward 92-plus years to Donald Trump’s rally Sunday at New York’s Madison Square Garden, a bleak, lurid festival of racist hate and profane vituperation so vile that even fellow Republicans, who have turned a blind eye to Trump’s character for years, are distancing themselves from the event.—
Michael Hiltzik,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Oct. 2024
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The politicization of the COVID response has only worsened this trend, likely resulting in part from Trump’s vituperation.—
Matt Motta,
Scientific American,
29 Oct. 2024
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The confirmation of drones over Germany comes as NATO's Denmark investigates a wave of drone disruption to its airports that officials have characterized as a hybrid attack, and coincides with Estonian, Polish, and Romanian accusations against Russia of serious airspace incursions.—
Robert Birsel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Overseas activists have tried to deliver aid in the past to Gaza but have either been intercepted by Israeli forces or come under some form of attack.—
Billy Stockwell,
CNN Money,
1 Oct. 2025
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Some federal agents have been injured and several protesters have been charged with assault.—
Chris Megerian,
Fortune,
27 Sep. 2025
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Officers arrested Spears on one count of assault/family violence, and he was booked into the Arlington City Jail.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Sep. 2025
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Hidden in Stroup’s fiery tirades is a poetic flair and penchant for storytelling reminiscent of Kyle Kinane.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
15 Sep. 2025
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Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher went on one of his bad-boy tirades during a performance at the 1996 show by swearing, wandering the stage and making lewd gestures during his brother Noel's guitar solo.—
Kate Hogan,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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The next party leader could very well become the country’s next prime minister, but even that’s not guaranteed; voters delivered a clear rebuke in the past two parliamentary elections, delivering seats to opposition parties and stripping the LDP of its majority.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
3 Oct. 2025
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Published 70 years ago, this shocking poem was a powerful rebuke to conformists in 1950s America.—
Air Mail,
Air Mail,
27 Sep. 2025
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Celebrating a murder is disgraceful, and reprimands and firings in the workplace can be appropriate consequences for it, but criticism of anyone’s political views should always be fair game.—
Michael Bloomberg,
Twin Cities,
24 Sep. 2025
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However, he has now been handed a reprimand by the stewards for failing to slow under a yellow flag that was triggered after his teammate Lando Norris hit the wall at Turn 4.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Sep. 2025
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The criticism drew a sharp and dismissive response from Kelani Jordan.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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The move came on the heels of NFL analyst Rex Ryan's previous criticisms of Sanders’ outspoken nature.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Lashing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lashing. Accessed 4 Oct. 2025.
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