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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 leashed
Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
Wildlife officials were reminding people hiking in rural areas with dogs to keep them leashed and make sure their animals are up to date on their vaccines.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
Bets of all, leashed dogs are welcome both inside and out.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 5 Sep. 2025
People brought their leashed pups and families with small children visited the youth artists area in Port Clinton Square where large bubble making offered the opportunity to try bubble art before buying from a vendor.
—Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2025
The upper half of the trail is open to hikers, equestrians, and leashed dogs.
—Shauna Farnell, Denver Post, 15 Aug. 2025
New Atlas, 7 Oct. 2025
Dogs are welcome, but they must be leashed at all times.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2025
Moments into the melody, a passing dog, leashed beside its owner, halted and began to howl in pitch with the jazz music.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
Dogs are welcome but be leashed and must be cleaned up after.
—Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Some venue welcome leashed dogs both indoors and outdoors and while others partner with animal rescue organizations.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 5 Sep. 2025
Do dogs have to be leashed while on an owner’s property?
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Aug. 2025
The airline also requires dogs to be leashed during the walk from the terminal to the aircraft, and during taxi, takeoff, landing, or if turbulence is expected—similar to humans wearing seat belts.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 5 Aug. 2025
Verb
In New York, leashed dogs can sit with their owners indoors.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
Wildlife officials were reminding people hiking in rural areas with dogs to keep them leashed and make sure their animals are up to date on their vaccines.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
Bets of all, leashed dogs are welcome both inside and out.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 5 Sep. 2025
People brought their leashed pups and families with small children visited the youth artists area in Port Clinton Square where large bubble making offered the opportunity to try bubble art before buying from a vendor.
—Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2025
The upper half of the trail is open to hikers, equestrians, and leashed dogs.
—Shauna Farnell, Denver Post, 15 Aug. 2025
Adjective
Despite some ongoing discussion about lifting the limit to that same 750 watts, EU countries still keep street-legal ebikes leashed at 250 watts.
—New Atlas, 7 Oct. 2025
Dogs are welcome, but they must be leashed at all times.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2025
Moments into the melody, a passing dog, leashed beside its owner, halted and began to howl in pitch with the jazz music.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
Dogs are welcome but be leashed and must be cleaned up after.
—Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Some venue welcome leashed dogs both indoors and outdoors and while others partner with animal rescue organizations.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 5 Sep. 2025
Do dogs have to be leashed while on an owner’s property?
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Aug. 2025
The airline also requires dogs to be leashed during the walk from the terminal to the aircraft, and during taxi, takeoff, landing, or if turbulence is expected—similar to humans wearing seat belts.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for leashed
Verb
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The 49ers’ 10 drops this season are tied for the fourth-most in the league.—
Matt Barrows,
New York Times,
14 Oct. 2025
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Most of the Qnity business is focused on providing technology solutions for the semiconductor ecosystem, with more than 65% of the company’s portfolio tied directly to semiconductors.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
13 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Margot Robbie chose a caged black Alaïa sandal at a Los Angeles photocall last month while Meagan Good has circled lace-up pairs from Jessica Rich and Alevì Milano in July.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
21 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The trailer hints at a lavish production, with Sharpe playing a mischievous Mozart, bounding through a stately home and jumping to reach a chandelier.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
14 Oct. 2025
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In a few minutes, Michael bounded down the stairs from the upper floor bedroom.—
Melinda Newman,
Billboard,
14 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Since it was formed in 1987, Hamas has tethered itself to a hard-line Islamist ideology that does not allow fundamental compromises on issues such as recognition of Israel and the development of Palestine as a secular state.—
Mkhaimar Abusada,
The Conversation,
5 Oct. 2025
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Once you’re done sucking away all that excess hair, use the detachable clipper to trim the hair without being tethered by a cord.—
Christine Persaud,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Duffy's threat came as flight delays, caused in large part by controllers calling out sick, has snarled air traffic across the country for four straight days.—
Corky Siemaszko,
NBC news,
9 Oct. 2025
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But before Endurance could reach the shore, it got snarled in dense sea ice in January 1915, leaving the ship and its crew stranded.—
Joe Hernandez,
NPR,
8 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Sprawling roof terraces include an eight-sided enclosed cupola, ideal as a home office or meditation retreat, and a four-sided open-air pavilion for dining or lounging.—
Mark David,
Robb Report,
4 Sep. 2025
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The restaurant has a capacity to seat 80, with an enclosed patio in the back.—
Rachel Bernhard,
jsonline.com,
30 Aug. 2025
Verb
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When Polanco lashed the game-winner, through the right side off a Tommy Kahnle changeup, Crawford shimmied off third with a spin.—
Tyler Kepner,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2025
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Billionaire investor Warren Buffett has also openly lashed out at cryptocurrencies.—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Leashed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leashed. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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