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as in punches
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 whips
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 hides
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 licks
to strike repeatedly
all night long sheets of rain lashed the windows
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as in ties
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 lashes
Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 10 Feb. 2026
Makeup artist Kenya Alexis created a softly graphic cut crease reminiscent of mod looks, going especially bold with the sharply winged lower liner and clusters of lashes on her lower lash line.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 6 Feb. 2026
The formula is slippery-smooth, coating lashes in just one or two swipes.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 3 Feb. 2026
The singer also took a softer approach with her glam, trading her usual babydoll blush and statement eye makeup for cloud lips, frosted highlighter, and natural-looking lashes.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 2 Feb. 2026
Then, Rick Owens turned the cut into overgrown lashes and pastel hairpieces directed by digital artist Bernardo Martins (and styled by Duffy).
—Essence, 30 Jan. 2026
Blow the heat onto the curler for around five seconds, but always check the temperature with your finger before putting it on your lashes.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 29 Jan. 2026
Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 11 Feb. 2026
According to Augustinus Bader, apply to brows and lashes morning and night.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2026
After her mani-pedi was complete, and the beautician had given her a coffee per usual, the pair were going to move on to brows and lashes when the woman asked to use the bathroom.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 28 Dec. 2025
In a scene based on a real incident that crystallized some of the public’s reaction to Bardot at the time, a cleaning lady lashes out at the star’s character in an elevator, angry over her promiscuity while the maid’s brother is fighting in the Algerian War.
—Lee Smith, CNN Money, 28 Dec. 2025
Tarte Tartelette Tubing Mascara & Primer Duo Tarte’s Tartelette Tubing Mascara & Primer Duo is an easy win for anyone who wants long, fluttery lashes without smudging or flaking.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 18 Dec. 2025
Trump often lashes out at political opponents, and in the past has continued that criticism after the death of an adversary.
—Zac Anderson, USA Today, 15 Dec. 2025
Public safety officials have already conducted several water rescues as the storm lashes the East Coast with coastal flooding, strong winds, and heavy rain.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
While Harris Reed had more exaggerated bottom lashes and more clustered to the outer wing, lashes at Dreaming Eli were more centered and top-heavy, leaving the bottom lashes natural.
—Essence, 23 Sep. 2025
Noun
Her makeup, styled by Joel Vasquez, was just as flirtatious, featuring wispy lashes, rosy blush and a glossy lip.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 10 Feb. 2026
Makeup artist Kenya Alexis created a softly graphic cut crease reminiscent of mod looks, going especially bold with the sharply winged lower liner and clusters of lashes on her lower lash line.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 6 Feb. 2026
The formula is slippery-smooth, coating lashes in just one or two swipes.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 3 Feb. 2026
The singer also took a softer approach with her glam, trading her usual babydoll blush and statement eye makeup for cloud lips, frosted highlighter, and natural-looking lashes.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 2 Feb. 2026
Then, Rick Owens turned the cut into overgrown lashes and pastel hairpieces directed by digital artist Bernardo Martins (and styled by Duffy).
—Essence, 30 Jan. 2026
Blow the heat onto the curler for around five seconds, but always check the temperature with your finger before putting it on your lashes.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 29 Jan. 2026
Verb
Hard Truths premiered at the 2024 Toronto Film Festival and followed Marianne Jean-Baptiste as Pansy, an angry and depressed woman who lashes out at family and strangers, and whose constant criticism slowly isolates her.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 11 Feb. 2026
According to Augustinus Bader, apply to brows and lashes morning and night.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2026
After her mani-pedi was complete, and the beautician had given her a coffee per usual, the pair were going to move on to brows and lashes when the woman asked to use the bathroom.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 28 Dec. 2025
In a scene based on a real incident that crystallized some of the public’s reaction to Bardot at the time, a cleaning lady lashes out at the star’s character in an elevator, angry over her promiscuity while the maid’s brother is fighting in the Algerian War.
—Lee Smith, CNN Money, 28 Dec. 2025
Tarte Tartelette Tubing Mascara & Primer Duo Tarte’s Tartelette Tubing Mascara & Primer Duo is an easy win for anyone who wants long, fluttery lashes without smudging or flaking.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 18 Dec. 2025
Trump often lashes out at political opponents, and in the past has continued that criticism after the death of an adversary.
—Zac Anderson, USA Today, 15 Dec. 2025
Public safety officials have already conducted several water rescues as the storm lashes the East Coast with coastal flooding, strong winds, and heavy rain.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
While Harris Reed had more exaggerated bottom lashes and more clustered to the outer wing, lashes at Dreaming Eli were more centered and top-heavy, leaving the bottom lashes natural.
—Essence, 23 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lashes
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Its lacing system moves away from traditional hole punches for all but its two upper eyestays, with the rest replaced by cord loops that allow for a more personalized fit.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
13 Feb. 2026
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This modest but super-smart production punches way above its weight.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
13 Feb. 2026
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Athena whips votes; Myki doesn’t bother.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
7 Feb. 2026
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Some white parents beat their children with the same whips the apartheid police used in Black neighborhoods.—
Eve Fairbanks,
The Dial,
27 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Cheap drinks soften emotional blows.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
11 Feb. 2026
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But researchers worry that repeated, less dramatic blows, such as heading the ball, can also have long-term effects; there is evidence that players who regularly head the ball are at greater risk of dementia than those, such as goalkeepers, who do not.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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Bibs mostly reigned supreme—having straps and the ability to adjust zippers without everything falling down was key.—
Anna Callaghan,
Outside,
14 Feb. 2026
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Footwear consists of brown leather sandals with wide straps and a flat sole.—
Alex Sales,
Glamour,
14 Feb. 2026
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Altman and other senior executives took to social media to respond to swipes from Anthropic, which ran Super Bowl ads that poked fun at OpenAI's decision to run ads within ChatGPT.—
Ashley Capoot,Kate Rooney,
CNBC,
9 Feb. 2026
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The formula is slippery-smooth, coating lashes in just one or two swipes.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
3 Feb. 2026
Noun
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In this world, items are paid for by receiving slaps to the face.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Europe has long underspent on defense, and where American cajoling for decades had not worked, a few face slaps succeeded.—
Eliot A. Cohen,
The Atlantic,
19 Jan. 2026
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These are not always easy choices to make, and anticoagulation experts like Allen are wary of creating a world where doctors are too scared to prescribe blood thinners, as that would be likely to lead to more strokes and even more preventable harm.—
David Cox,
NBC news,
5 Feb. 2026
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The principal cellist of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, Huntington begins each practice session with long bow strokes close to the bridge, gently but firmly coaxing sound that will project to the back of the concert hall.—
Domenica Bongiovanni,
IndyStar,
4 Feb. 2026
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In Guyana’s capital city of Georgetown, neighbors can still hear the thumps.—
Tyler Jett,
Des Moines Register,
21 Jan. 2026
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“Lashes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lashes. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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