leash

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for leash
Verb
  • Also the most recent winner of the Coca-Cola 600 in Concord, Bell has won three points races — tying him with Kyle Larson for the most victories this season.
    Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 19 May 2025
  • Soon after the tournament ended, in which Scheffler finished tied for 8th place, the city announced that there were errors in the police department's handling of the case, and charges were ultimately dropped.
    Natasha Dye, People.com, 19 May 2025
Verb
  • And one particular branch has become strapping and sturdy: Dave Roberts.
    Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2025
  • Think of new parents strapping their firstborn into the car seat for the ride home from the hospital.
    Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 11 May 2025
Verb
  • But any power plant, whether fueled by coal, wind or sunshine, has to be wired into the electrical grid: a system of transmission lines and transformers that pools electricity and channels it to customers.
    Tony Schick, ProPublica, 12 May 2025
  • Oettinger is made for the big moment, wired to handle the pressure.
    Mark Lazerus, New York Times, 12 May 2025
Verb
  • However, manufacturers are bound to encounter some challenges when implementing these technologies, such as interoperability gaps, effective scalability, skills shortages and resistance to change.
    Anirban Bose, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
  • Still, he’s bound to improve and lower his ERA closer to his career number of 3.53.
    Derek Carty, New York Times, 19 May 2025
Verb
  • McMahon roped a liner off Luke Jackson’s back, forcing the pitcher from the game.
    Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 12 May 2025
  • In his first at-bat of the inning, Freeman roped a double down the line to put two runners in scoring position.
    Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2025
Verb
  • As judges have ruled against the Trump administration, the president and his allies have lashed out in response, suggesting judges should not be allowed to constrain Trump's presidential actions and calling for judges to be impeached.
    Alison Durkee, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
  • But Zaharias retired the side in order in the top of the seventh, then lashed his game-winning two-bagger in the bottom of the inning, driving home pinch-runner JT Anderson and Ryder Kelly, who reached base on an error.
    Mike Lefkow, Mercury News, 8 May 2025
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“Leash.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leash. Accessed 23 May. 2025.

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