as in to tie
to attach (someone or something) to something else by or as if by means of a line or cord
Dogs must be leashed while in the dog park.
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Recent Examples of leash
Dogs are allowed on this one while leashed.
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Madison Chapman, Outside, 25 Mar. 2026
Some commissioners proposed methods for the Park District to help beef up enforcement of the dog leash rules.
—Shun Graves, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
Also, keep your dog leashed and on trails with you.
—Mindy Sink, Denver Post, 16 Mar. 2026
Health and wildlife officials urge beachgoers to keep a safe distance from wildlife and keep dogs leashed because the virus is contagious.
—Susanne Rust
follow, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2026
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Madison Chapman, Outside, 25 Mar. 2026
Some commissioners proposed methods for the Park District to help beef up enforcement of the dog leash rules.
—Shun Graves, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
Also, keep your dog leashed and on trails with you.
—Mindy Sink, Denver Post, 16 Mar. 2026
Health and wildlife officials urge beachgoers to keep a safe distance from wildlife and keep dogs leashed because the virus is contagious.
—Susanne Rust
follow, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for leash
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His two-out, two-run double off Bryan Baker gave the Yankees a 3-2 lead in the eighth but Tampa Bay tied the score in the bottom half when Nick Fortes doubled leading off against Max Fried and scored on Yandy Díaz’s infield hit, a high-hopper to first baseman Ben Rice.—
Kristie Ackert,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 Apr. 2026
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His father was the fourth generation in a long line of gentlemen ranchers—weekend cowboys who’d made their fortune in Austin as attorneys for large oil companies, but whose identity was still tied to the thousands of acres that the family owned near Marfa.—
Douglas Stuart,
New Yorker,
12 Apr. 2026
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Motorsports sanctioning bodies and manufacturers continually work to improve safety measures, to better protect competitors, spectators, track personnel and others every time racers strap on their helmets, buckle their safety belts, take to the track and compete.—
Jan Wagner,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Apr. 2026
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In winter, the mountains transform into one of Japan's top ski destinations, with dozens of resorts accessible within minutes of bullet train stations; non-skiers can strap on traditional Japanese snowshoes and sip hot tea in the snowy forest.—
Iona Brannon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Apr. 2026
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The text messages allegedly asked McClelland's brother to wire McClelland more than $8,000, per prosecutors.—
Christine Pelisek,
PEOPLE,
14 Apr. 2026
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The optical fibers that wire our world are predominantly made from silicon dioxide, which also makes up beach sand.—
John Ballato,
The Conversation,
24 Mar. 2026
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Trump vowed to maintain a blockade of Iranian ports if Tehran refused to reach a deal; the effort has so far turned back 27 ships bound for or departing Iranian ports.—
Natasha Bracken,
semafor.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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Harriet was bound and determined that Frank was not going to end up like me, and Alice and Beatrice agreed with her.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Apr. 2026
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The playground would be the envy of children anywhere; Stratton, a father of two, pointed out a water park, a climbing wall, and rope climbing towers.—
Eric Klinenberg,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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Dylan Carlson replaced him as a pinch runner, advanced to second on Matt Shaw’s sacrifice bunt and scored when Amaya roped a 1-2 fastball from Guardians reliever Connor Brogdon to right-center field.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Apr. 2026
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Trump has repeatedly lashed out at Carlson — and other right-wing influencers — in recent months who have become disenchanted with the president.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
21 Apr. 2026
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Trump lashed out at them and Tucker in a long, rambling social media post earlier this month.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Leash.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leash. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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