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verb

past tense of leash

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of leashed
Adjective
In most locations, dogs must remain leashed and under control at all times. Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 14 July 2026 At Eberle Winery in Paso Robles, leashed dogs are welcome on the grounds, inside the tasting room and on tours of the underground caves. David Hochman, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026 Friendly, leashed dogs are welcome. Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 June 2026 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
Verb
Their dog, though safely leashed at the time, was no longer secured once help was needed and stayed near its owner. Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 17 July 2026 Pet owners should keep animals leashed, avoid leaving food outside and eliminate standing water. Amaia Gavica, Miami Herald, 6 July 2026 Be careful letting your dogs outside, and keep your dogs leashed while walking or hiking. Ashley Portillo, CBS News, 26 June 2026 Keep dogs leashed in bear country, and maintain control of them at all times. Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 16 June 2026 The fund's post asked the public to support protecting Surfer's surviving son and the rest of the herd by staying at a safe distance from the wild horses, driving slowly and carefully, keeping pets leashed, and never feeding the horses. Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 16 June 2026 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for leashed
Adjective
  • Somewhere between a sandal and a ballet flat, caged silhouettes come in all manner of guises.
    Sarah Leigh Bannerman, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 July 2026
  • The three-time Olympic gold medalist and New Balance athlete showcased metallic sandals with a caged strap aesthetic echoing gladiator shoes of Ancient Rome.
    Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 28 June 2026
Verb
  • Boston ranks last in the AL in home runs (tied with the Cleveland Guardians), and the hitters don’t strike out or walk much, either.
    Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 20 July 2026
  • Many cases are part of the outbreak in the Midwest, which could be the largest cyclospora outbreak on record if all tied to the same source, while others are part of separate investigations.
    Blake Ellis, CNN Money, 20 July 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 pilot started in a smaller downtown area the following year before it was expanded it earlier this year to span an area bounded by Irving Park Road to the north, 26th Street to the south and Ashland Avenue to the west.
    A.D. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 19 July 2026
  • Down 2-0 entering the ninth inning against the New York Mets, the Red Sox bounded back to tie the score and win 3-2 in extra innings, their impressive midseason run stretching their current win streak to nine games to close out the first half.
    Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 13 July 2026
Adjective
  • Owners can opt for a semi-enclosed galley, which adds a bit of space from the main saloon, or can fully enclose the galley for more separation.
    Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 4 July 2026
  • This can exaggerate shadows and make compact spaces feel even more enclosed.
    Natasha Bazika, Martha Stewart, 14 June 2026
Verb
  • Their fortunes will likely still be tethered to each other down the stretch.
    Grant Brisbee, New York Times, 7 July 2026
  • Nothing in this matter is tethered to copyright law in any meaningful way.
    Chris Willman, Variety, 6 July 2026
Verb
  • The campaign of strikes, mostly targeting oil refineries and other energy infrastructure, has humiliated the Kremlin, snarled the logistics of its military, and forced many millions of Russians to suffer through rampant shortages of fuel.
    Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 17 July 2026
  • Each time, as the dog snarled and jumped backward, the bear would rear again with his back against the tree trunk, swinging his mighty paws in front of him as though daring Drive to come within reach.
    Frank C. Hibben, Outdoor Life, 15 July 2026
Verb
  • Before the movie was even released, Roberts lashed out at Nolte in The New York Times.
    Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 15 July 2026
  • The sun lashed everyone who arrived — some voluntarily, others hooked and lowered like cattle into the mines.
    Cristina Dorador, The Dial, 14 July 2026

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“Leashed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leashed. Accessed 22 Jul. 2026.

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