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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
Sophia Panych, Allure, 15 May 2025
Her look featured soft brows with bold, smokey eyes and long lashes.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 14 May 2025
Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA Today, 23 May 2025
So far during his second term, Trump has lashed out at companies such as Amazon, Bank of America, and Boeing.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Time, 19 May 2025
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Noun
But according to our readers (and most of TikTok, basically), so is the wand and the formula, even for sparse lashes.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 15 May 2025
Her look featured soft brows with bold, smokey eyes and long lashes.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 14 May 2025
Verb
Trump's order welcoming Afrikaners also lashed out at Ramaphosa for going before the United Nations' highest court to charge Israel with genocide in its assault on Gaza.
—Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA Today, 23 May 2025
So far during his second term, Trump has lashed out at companies such as Amazon, Bank of America, and Boeing.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Time, 19 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lash
Noun
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In the rear of an IndyCar vehicle is a safety device called an attenuator, designed to cushion the blow from a rear impact into the wall.—
Jeff Gluck,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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The lawyers claim the measure signed into law by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis this month has already dealt significant blows to campaigns to expand Medicaid and legalize recreational marijuana in the state.—
Kate Payne,
Sun Sentinel,
22 May 2025
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The captain, eager to crack a whip, joins the guests dressed as ringmaster, matching primary Rebecca.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
6 May 2025
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However, Schatz has emerged as a favorite after volunteering to pick up some of the whip’s duties in helping to manage the floor.—
Ashleigh Fields,
The Hill,
25 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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During the final House vote, Republican lawmakers approached the speaker with congratulatory handshakes and back slaps.—
John Parkinson,
ABC News,
22 May 2025
Noun
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The strap between the toes still gives you that classic flip-flop look and feel, plus there’s plenty of support from a cork footbed that molds to your feet.—
Nicol Natale,
People.com,
23 May 2025
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The straps are made from a sturdy synthetic leather alternative that holds its shape more than other softer materials, but the interior of the straps and insoles are still lined with a light suede that’s gentle on the skin and comfy for full-day wear.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
23 May 2025
Noun
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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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Their bodies sway to the rhythmic thumps of the hypnotic music, composed by the French artist Kangding Ray.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
HollywoodReporter,
15 May 2025
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There was no consensus on who threw the first punch at the Arlington water park at closing time on a June evening in 2021.—
Emerson Clarridge,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 May 2025
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Friendship, the new comedy starring Paul Rudd and Tim Robinson, begins its descent into skin-crawling derangement with a song, then a punch.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
22 May 2025
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With his latest swipe, Duffy is looking to undercut the reason for congestion pricing by arguing that the funds generated aren’t being used to keep riders safe.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
23 May 2025
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Curry’s injured thumb was famously the target of borderline dirty swipes by the Rockets.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
22 May 2025
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Experts recommend using the acronym FAST to identify a stroke and take action.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
23 May 2025
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Foxx experienced a stroke caused by a brain bleed that left him unable to walk and in the hospital for months.—
Rachel Flynn,
People.com,
23 May 2025
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“Lash.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lash. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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