lashing (out)

present participle of lash (out)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for lashing (out)
criticizing
Verb
  • Kerr, who played for Popovich in San Antonio at the end of his career and has a strong relationship with his former coach, was asked about load management in the context of a prominent former teammate criticizing the concept.
    Nick Friedell, New York Times, 31 Oct. 2025
  • The former school board member turned charter school executive has built her platform by criticizing the public school system, promoting school choice and private alternatives – all while profiting from establishing and providing services to charter schools throughout the state and nation.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2025
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“Lashing (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lashing%20%28out%29. Accessed 2 Nov. 2025.

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