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verb

past tense of leash

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of leashed
Adjective
To reduce the risk of an encounter with bears, the Mammoth Lakes Police Department and wildlife authorities advised the public to never approach bears, keep garbage securely stored, do not leave food outside, and keep dogs leashed and supervised. Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 10 June 2026 Dogs should also remain leashed and under control around trees and shrubs where birds may be nesting, and residents also should not fly drones near wildlife. Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2026 Friendly, leashed dogs are welcome. Elizabeth Green, AJC.com, 28 May 2026 Where dogs are allowed, keep them leashed and under control. Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 26 May 2026 Our visit included a stop at Sombrero Beach, which allows leashed dogs right near the Seven Mile Bridge. Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 May 2026 Bring your chairs, blankets, picnics, binoculars and leashed dogs. Sean Clancy, Baltimore Sun, 9 Apr. 2026 Children ages 10 and up can walk with a leashed goat. Susan McDonald, The Providence Journal, 26 Mar. 2026 Guana Beach is dog-friendly to leashed pets, too. Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2026
Verb
Cats must be kept in carriers and dogs must be leashed. Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2026 Plus, the beaches are dog-friendly (as long as they're leashed), and stocked coolers are always welcome (just leave the glass at home). Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2026 Pets are allowed, but must be leashed. Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026 Dogs are allowed on this one while leashed. Madison Chapman, Outside, 25 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 That includes your four-legged critters, who can enjoy the Dog Beach on the west side of the City Pier (dogs must be leashed). Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 31 Jan. 2026 Ensure your pet has an up-to-date microchip or collar ID and keep them leashed at all times. Riley Rourke, CBS News, 24 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for leashed
Adjective
  • On June 14, the South Lawn of the White House will host not an easter egg roll or a turkey pardon, but rather a series of fights in a caged 92-foot tall Octagon, constructed and hosted by Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).
    Rebecca Schneid, Time, 12 June 2026
  • Keke Palmer turned a New York press day into a three-part stiletto run on Monday, keeping the shoes glossy while shifting the shape from caged pumps to black patent mules and metallic peep-toe slingbacks.
    Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 19 May 2026
Verb
  • Winery owner Joe Brandonisio of Maple Park, Illinois, told CBS News' Rob Marciano that one of his workers tied himself to a water trailer to keep from being blown away during a powerful storm.
    CBS News, CBS News, 12 June 2026
  • Nasdaq even revised its rules to allow SpaceX to gain entry into funds tied to its indexes in 15 days, which means investors will end up buying the rocket maker’s shares much earlier.
    Bernard Condon, Fortune, 12 June 2026
Adjective
  • Fujimori, the daughter of a disgraced former president, and Sánchez, an ally of an imprisoned ex-president, beat 33 other candidates in the initial vote in April, but neither earned even 20% of support.
    ABC News, ABC News, 9 June 2026
  • Fujimori, daughter of a disgraced former president, and Sánchez, an ally of an imprisoned ex-president, were on the runoff’s ballot after beating 33 other candidates in the vote in April, but neither earned even 20% of support.
    Franklin Briceño, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026
Verb
  • The first phase of the development will involve two 14-story towers to be constructed in the parking lot space bounded by 63rd Street on the north, 64th Street on the south, the Metra Electric tracks on the east, and Dorchester Avenue on the west.
    Adam Harrington, CBS News, 10 June 2026
  • Dressed almost entirely in black clothes more suitable for winter despite temperatures still hovering in the 80s, the 41-year-old singer bounded onstage and immediately established a tone that was equal parts concert, confessional and motivational speech.
    Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 10 June 2026
Adjective
  • Costs vary widely depending on distance, vehicle size, timing, and whether the car is shipped in an open or enclosed carrier.
    Nancy Ashburn, Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 May 2026
  • The spread can happen through direct physical contact, prolonged time spent in close or enclosed spaces and exposure to the sick person’s body fluids.
    Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 13 May 2026
Verb
  • Raw capability must always be tethered to a robust alignment layer to prevent efficiency from becoming a dangerous attribute.
    Brijesh Prabhakar, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
  • Coming from North Carolina, the 75-foot art structure will now be tethered outside Bartram's Garden in Southwest Philadelphia near the 56th Street Plaza.
    Chilekasi Adele, CBS News, 11 June 2026
Verb
  • Their penchant for straight, snarled hair continued well into the late 2010s, though the coloring didn’t stay the same.
    Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 12 June 2026
  • Simultaneously, a second scene unfolded at North Avenue Beach, where another large crowd snarled traffic on the road.
    Desmon Yancy, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2026
Verb
  • The archipelago is also lashed by about 20 typhoons and tropical storms each year.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026
  • The archipelago is also lashed by about 20 typhoons and tropical storms each year.
    CBS News, CBS News, 7 June 2026

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“Leashed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leashed. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.

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