lashing (out)

Definition of lashing (out)next
present participle of lash (out)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lashing (out)
criticizing
Verb
  • In March, Warren led the Massachusetts delegation in a letter to the State Department criticizing the administration’s lack of preparation in terms of evacuating Americans and pressing for answers on its response.
    Justin Papp, CNBC, 28 May 2026
  • The agreement was immediately challenged in Kenya’s High Court, with opponents criticizing it for unfavorable terms.
    Larry Madowo, CNN Money, 28 May 2026
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“Lashing (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lashing%20%28out%29. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.

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