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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
Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 2 Mar. 2026
One swipe added instant density to my long, straight lashes, the dense wand separating each one precisely.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 18 Feb. 2026
Christine Smallwood, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
Many Banksy fans mourned the loss of the mystery and lashed out at the news outlet.
—Laurie Kellman, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Nava Rose Rabago Nava Rose Rabago was the quintessential flapper on the red carpet, touting silver marcel waves, skinny brows, star lashes and a glossy lip.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 2 Mar. 2026
One swipe added instant density to my long, straight lashes, the dense wand separating each one precisely.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 18 Feb. 2026
Verb
In response to the mothering of a sister, a brother has options—resist, lash out, put up with it, become utterly dependent on it.
—Christine Smallwood, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
Many Banksy fans mourned the loss of the mystery and lashed out at the news outlet.
—Laurie Kellman, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lash
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Virginia made one last push, cutting TCU’s lead to 65-55, but the Horned Frogs quickly delivered the knockout blow as Miles knocked down a 3 and Suarez hit sophomore center Clara Silva for a layup to end Virginia’s hopes of another upset.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Mar. 2026
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The Israeli military later said raw materials are processed for enrichment at the Yazd plant and the strike was a major blow to Iran’s nuclear program.—
Farnoush Amiri,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Mar. 2026
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Johnson is one of two majority whips.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Mar. 2026
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The character was meant to be this character who occasionally would come down from his office and whip people into shape.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
25 Mar. 2026
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Leonard extended his 20-point streak to 49 straight games with 27 points on 9-of-19 shooting, welcoming hand slaps from teammates after hitting his second 3-pointer late in the game.—
Janis Carr,
Oc Register,
26 Mar. 2026
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Emma Peschel beat the first-period buzzer with a slap shot to make it 4-0 and Sara Swiderski sent a shot from the blue line that deflected into the goal in the third.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 Mar. 2026
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This black version with its delicate ankle strap and front detailing proves otherwise.—
Alex Sales,
Glamour,
29 Mar. 2026
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The crossbody strap is also adjustable to ensure the most comfortable fit.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Here’s where the viral clip gets its real punch.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
30 Mar. 2026
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Our expert take The Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card packs a punch for a $95 annual fee card, offering annual travel credits, comprehensive travel protections and more.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Moments later, a bass thump sounded in the distance.—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2026
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The experimental jet, part of NASA’s Quesst mission, is designed to fly faster than the speed of sound while producing only a soft sonic thump instead of a disruptive boom.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Mar. 2026
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Lancôme’s Lash Idôle Curl Goddess Mascara gives you longer, more curled lashes in just a few swipes.—
Lily Wohlner,
Allure,
28 Mar. 2026
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When Doncic reached out to push Williams’ arm, Williams responded with a backhand swipe across Doncic’s face.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Mar. 2026
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That’s heart disease, cancer, stroke, and diabetes.—
Emily Brindley
Health Reporter,
Dallas Morning News,
30 Mar. 2026
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The organization serves seniors with cognitive decline and conditions such as dementia, stroke and Parkinson’s disease.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Lash.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lash. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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