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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
Cam Zhang, StyleCaster, 1 July 2025
Matthew’s drag is minimal: a wig, false lashes, and a bright slash of red on the lips.
—Han Ong, New Yorker, 22 June 2025
Taylor Antrim, Vogue, 21 July 2025
The former president’s son also lashed out at other high-profile figures in the party.
—Brandon Conradis, The Hill, 21 July 2025
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Noun
Eyes were done up once again by my current brow obsession, Milani Stay Put Tinted Brow Mousse in Brown , along with the Lights, Camera, Lashes Platinum Mascara , which gave my straight Asian lashes a subtle boost.
—Cam Zhang, StyleCaster, 1 July 2025
Matthew’s drag is minimal: a wig, false lashes, and a bright slash of red on the lips.
—Han Ong, New Yorker, 22 June 2025
Verb
Linda lashes out at everyone, a bottomless pit of emotional need, and takes refuge in drugs and alcohol.
—Taylor Antrim, Vogue, 21 July 2025
The former president’s son also lashed out at other high-profile figures in the party.
—Brandon Conradis, The Hill, 21 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lash
Noun
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For a country like Italy, which prioritizes value for money, this is a devastating blow.—
Elisabetta Tosi,
Forbes.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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People threw punches, kicked and jeered as a man on the ground tried to fend off the blows and a woman tumbled to the concrete, bloody and disoriented.—
Scott Wartman,
The Enquirer,
2 Aug. 2025
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Tillis is also no longer an official member of Republican leadership, having been replaced on Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso’s (R-Wyo.) whip team by Sen. Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio), who is viewed as an up-and-comer in the conference.—
Al Weaver,
The Hill,
12 July 2025
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This mixer comes with essential attachments like a coated flat beater, coated dough hook, six-wire whip and a pouring shield.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
10 July 2025
Noun
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Plus, and this is no small thing: Its closing musical number absolutely slaps.—
Vulture Editors,
Vulture,
23 July 2025
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When the back slaps did not work, the officer turned the child around and performed the Heimlich maneuver, which dislodged a piece of a hot dog.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
22 July 2025
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With adjustable straps, a lightweight cork sole, and a soft leather upper, these sandals are the perfect comfortable choice for any trip.—
Lola Méndez,
Travel + Leisure,
23 July 2025
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The sandals have a sturdy thong-style strap, a soft rubber footbed, and a non-slip sole.—
Nicol Natale,
People.com,
23 July 2025
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Riley Greene and Spencer Torkelson give this team just enough thump to be dangerous.—
Tony Blengino,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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The team pulled off a shocking blockbuster by landing franchise slugger Rafael Devers from the Boston Red Sox, immediately filling its need for some left-handed thump in the batting order.—
Peter Chawaga,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 June 2025
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Laws adds that this space is right off the white-wallpapered living room, so walking into it brings an unexpected visual punch.—
Lennie Omalza,
The Courier-Journal,
25 July 2025
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My partner called out numbers on the spot, with each number representing a punch.—
Elise Devlin,
New York Times,
24 July 2025
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The comment quickly stirred debate online—some viewed it as a swipe at Dr. Dre, while others interpreted it as Quik simply affirming his own stature as a production powerhouse whose contributions have long flown under the radar.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
23 July 2025
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Trust and consistent check-ins build more insight and loyalty than tracking badge swipes.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
18 July 2025
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Inflammation that starts in the lungs can spread to other parts of the body as well, potentially causing strokes and heart attacks.—
Andrew Montequin,
jsonline.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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If creating a safe haven isn't an option or doesn't work, the American Kennel Club (AKC) also suggests playing white noise, leaving the TV on to mask the loud noises, walking them before the fireworks start, comforting them and offering long, slow petting strokes that can be soothing.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Aug. 2025
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“Lash.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lash. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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