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as in blow
a hard strike with a part of the body or an instrument
a sailor punished for disobedience with lashes from the captain's whip
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as in whip
a long thin or flexible tool for striking
the rider repeatedly struck the horse with the lash to force it to go faster
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as in to whip
to strike repeatedly with something long and thin or flexible
the cat's tail nervously lashed the table leg
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as in to lick
to strike repeatedly
all night long sheets of rain lashed the windows
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as in to tie
to prevent (someone or something) from moving freely by or as if by means of a line or cord
The raft was made from several logs lashed together with a rope.
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Recent Examples of lash
Anneke Knot, Glamour, 14 May 2025
The buildable formula can go from looking natural to majorly full lashes, courtesy of the brush’s micro-bristles that coat every single lash.
—Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News, 4 June 2025
Elon Musk lashes out in Oval Office when asked about report on ketamine use
Melissa Quinn
Melissa Quinn is a politics reporter for CBSNews.com.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 2 June 2025
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Noun
See: hair extensions, lip filler, spray tans, Botox, lash extensions, and boob jobs.
—Anneke Knot, Glamour, 14 May 2025
The buildable formula can go from looking natural to majorly full lashes, courtesy of the brush’s micro-bristles that coat every single lash.
—Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Verb
The president has lashed out at GOP senators who are threatening to complicate its path forward, including Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul.
—Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News, 4 June 2025
Elon Musk lashes out in Oval Office when asked about report on ketamine use
Melissa Quinn
Melissa Quinn is a politics reporter for CBSNews.com.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 2 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lash
Noun
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Khan feared that delaying his departure beyond the deadline might have resulted in his wife and children being hauled off to a police station along with him, which would have been a blow to his family’s dignity.—
Elena Becatoros,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2025
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Amir Ali Hajizadeh The death of Amir Ali Hajizadeh, commander of the IRGC’s Air Force, is a major blow to Tehran.—
Ross Adkin,
CNN Money,
13 June 2025
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That whip pan right there is actually about three years.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
7 June 2025
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Castro, elected to the state Senate in 2016, is the majority caucus whip for the 103rd General Assembly, chair of the Senate Executive Committee, and a member of the Latino Caucus, according to her website biography.—
Courier-News,
Chicago Tribune,
6 June 2025
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Some trepidation, some laughs, a slap, some vulnerability, a funeral, a revealing email, a lawsuit, an enormously successful comedy special, a roast, and so much more — as the three detail in the video recap, above.—
Gerrad Hall,
EW.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Not finishing the story is a real slap in the face to all the loyal fans who did stick around.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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Related Stories The high-gloss sandals echoed the sheen of her Western-style fringed jacket from Ferrari’s fall 2025 ready-to-wear collection, with the wraparound straps and fringe creating a cohesive sense of movement and texture.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
4 June 2025
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The straps are plush and easy to adjust, providing comfort during extended wear.—
Donna Kim,
Travel + Leisure,
4 June 2025
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The Cardinals have enough right-handed thump (especially with Herrera) to utilize Burleson at his strength.—
Katie Woo,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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Literal flames surrounded the glow, both repelling and drawing you in more, followed by two loud, disorienting thumps.—
Christopher Rosa,
Glamour,
16 May 2025
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The punch of the stereotype derives from its resemblance to God’s honest truth.—
Caity Weaver,
The Atlantic,
5 June 2025
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How to Add Sardines and Anchovies to Your Diet Whether fresh or tinned, anchovies and sardines are both versatile fish that pack a punch of flavor.—
Helen Carefoot,
Verywell Health,
6 June 2025
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As artificial intelligence redefines human interactions, one question persists with scientific urgency and cultural weight: What happens to the brain's romantic blueprint when intimacy is filtered through screens, swipes and simulations?—
Ximena Araya-Fischel,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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Even as more Americans tap, swipe or scan to pay, most still carry at least a little cash — and financial planners say that’s a good idea.—
Mike Winters,
CNBC,
25 May 2025
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Scott would manage to save par but Burns would not, dropping a stroke as his lead thinned.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
15 June 2025
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But so too did the 2023 U.S. Open winner, Wyndham Clark. Clark bogeyed his 36th and final hole to miss the cut by a single stroke.—
Kendall Capps,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 June 2025
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“Lash.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lash. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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