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 off-leash with conscientious owners.
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Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 2026
Pair them with the off-leash hours at Fort Greene Park (across the street) for a perfect morning.
—The Editors, Curbed, 16 Apr. 2026
Made of reflective material, this leash assures the safety of both you and your pet when the sun goes down.
—Christina Shepherd McGuire, PEOPLE, 11 Apr. 2026
Dogs are allowed on this one while leashed.
—Madison Chapman, Outside, 25 Mar. 2026
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Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 2026
Pair them with the off-leash hours at Fort Greene Park (across the street) for a perfect morning.
—The Editors, Curbed, 16 Apr. 2026
Made of reflective material, this leash assures the safety of both you and your pet when the sun goes down.
—Christina Shepherd McGuire, PEOPLE, 11 Apr. 2026
Dogs are allowed on this one while leashed.
—Madison Chapman, Outside, 25 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for leash
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Another solo blast tied it at three apiece in the seventh when Hokies infielder Ethan Gibson covered the deepest part of the park and chased Bruins’ starter Michael Barnett after six-plus innings.—
Josh Gross,
Daily News,
31 May 2026
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Harel cleared 7-2 on his first attempt — a personal best — tying for fourth on the national list this year.—
Steve Galluzzo,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
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In the upcoming fifth and sixth seasons of Rubble & Crew, fans will strap on safety gear and get ready for demolition, as Builder Cove’s construction heroes become the Wrecking Crew, moving from construction to destruction.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
14 May 2026
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One of the greatest Niners to ever strap on a gold helmet.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
29 Apr. 2026
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The Colorado Avalanche entered the Western Conference final with an aura of near invincibility after leading the NHL wire to wire, and cruising through the first two rounds in just nine games.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
23 May 2026
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That hormones shape our moods and feelings, wire our brains and guide numerous, diverse processes throughout the body means that the practice of endocrinology is not based around any particular organ.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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The bleeding was stopped, but the third period was bound to be a thriller based on how these two teams were finding clear chances to score.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2026
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The service The staff here are ever so kind, and bound by the same joy and passion for food and nature as the people that visit.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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There’s a big frontier out there to conquer, and Courseau is now enough of a cowboy to rope it, brand it, and ride it into the sunset.—
Claudia Alarcón,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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The lawsuit has also roped in debate over the bureau’s February 2026 policy, which the government contends has replaced earlier guidance issued under an executive order that Lamberth initially enjoined last June.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
27 May 2026
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This torturous ordeal marked Mee’s first time entering this cave, located in the foothills of a mining project near the village of Long Tieng, hours away from the nearest cities and on muddy roads that have been lashed by the rainy season.—
Kocha Olarn,
CNN Money,
31 May 2026
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Putin is lashing out by intensifying assaults on civilian targets, especially in the capital city of Kyiv.—
Steve Forbes,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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“Leash.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leash. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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