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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
Essence, 26 Mar. 2026
The press was happy to accept her as a caricature, with her blond wig and false lashes, her heels, her diamonds.
—Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
Make sure your lashes are clean.
—Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 20 Mar. 2026
Self-adhesive, latex-free lashes are designed for limitless creativity -- apply effortlessly, anytime and anywhere for a stunning look that can be reused again and again with no glue needed.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026
Coming out to just $12 at certain retailers, this L’Oréal Paris formula is meant to make lashes appear long, defined, and separated.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 18 Mar. 2026
She was sentenced to 74 lashes because there was a picture of her without hijab went public.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 17 Mar. 2026
Her makeup was warm and glowy, featuring a copper lid, fluttery lashes, coral cheeks, and a soft pink lip.
—Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 16 Mar. 2026
But the standout detail is truly the long lashes on the bottom outer corner.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 15 Mar. 2026
Lily Wohlner, Allure, 28 Mar. 2026
Toward the end of the final episode of Love Story, Constance Zimmer’s Ann Messina Freeman lashes out at Caroline Kennedy over her daughters’ deaths.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 27 Mar. 2026
The North Shore has been under flash flood warnings since early Friday as heavy rain lashes the island.
—Ritu Prasad, CNN Money, 20 Mar. 2026
Instead of having a rational conversation with Nick, Gloria lashes out and the two split.
—Courtney Howard, Variety, 17 Mar. 2026
Trump lashes out at Supreme Court.
—Jared Gans, The Hill, 9 Mar. 2026
It’s also made with linoleic acid, a natural emollient that nourishes lashes and brows.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 27 Feb. 2026
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
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
Noun
From 1964 portrait sessions to The Supremes publicity stills in ‘66, the singer’s shapely ‘do often delicately framed her wispy lashes.
—Essence, 26 Mar. 2026
The press was happy to accept her as a caricature, with her blond wig and false lashes, her heels, her diamonds.
—Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
Make sure your lashes are clean.
—Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 20 Mar. 2026
Self-adhesive, latex-free lashes are designed for limitless creativity -- apply effortlessly, anytime and anywhere for a stunning look that can be reused again and again with no glue needed.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026
Coming out to just $12 at certain retailers, this L’Oréal Paris formula is meant to make lashes appear long, defined, and separated.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 18 Mar. 2026
She was sentenced to 74 lashes because there was a picture of her without hijab went public.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 17 Mar. 2026
Her makeup was warm and glowy, featuring a copper lid, fluttery lashes, coral cheeks, and a soft pink lip.
—Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 16 Mar. 2026
But the standout detail is truly the long lashes on the bottom outer corner.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 15 Mar. 2026
Verb
Conditioning ingredients like provitamin B5 and mango butter help lashes feel soft and flexible.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 28 Mar. 2026
Toward the end of the final episode of Love Story, Constance Zimmer’s Ann Messina Freeman lashes out at Caroline Kennedy over her daughters’ deaths.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 27 Mar. 2026
The North Shore has been under flash flood warnings since early Friday as heavy rain lashes the island.
—Ritu Prasad, CNN Money, 20 Mar. 2026
Instead of having a rational conversation with Nick, Gloria lashes out and the two split.
—Courtney Howard, Variety, 17 Mar. 2026
Trump lashes out at Supreme Court.
—Jared Gans, The Hill, 9 Mar. 2026
It’s also made with linoleic acid, a natural emollient that nourishes lashes and brows.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 27 Feb. 2026
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lashes
Noun
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At under $550, this tablet punches way above its weight!—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
28 Mar. 2026
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What was the precise number of punches Brown dealt her?—
Pamela Colloff,
ProPublica,
24 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Johnson is one of two majority whips.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Mar. 2026
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As the wind whips, many tents blow over and collapse.—
Storey Wertheimer,
NBC news,
20 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Shesterkin’s first thought was about how big the 6-foot-6 Markström was, but the smaller goalie still managed to land the majority of the blows.—
Peter Baugh,
New York Times,
1 Apr. 2026
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Parks turned into deserts, great skyscrapers leveled by blows from the tails of the monsters, and the entire population threatened in the panic and pestilence that followed the invasion.—
Rick Kogan,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Thin straps, subtle tone, small heel—everything about a minimalist sandal speaks softly, but with impact.—
Alex Sales,
Glamour,
27 Mar. 2026
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Samsonite products feature extensive interior organization, providing multiple straps, pockets and compartments for items of various sizes to fit in when packing.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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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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Workplaces have long surveilled their employees, from tracking badge swipes to keyboard strokes.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
24 Mar. 2026
Noun
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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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The Singers centers on an impromptu sing-off in a bar, whereas Two People Exchanging Saliva explores a society where kissing is punishable by death, and people pay for things by receiving slaps to the face.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
15 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The two women’s powerful, mysterious bond is sketched in sharp yet subtle dramatic strokes that are all the more thrilling for their breathless rapidity.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2026
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Elsewhere, Paula Rego’s two self portraits from 2017 show the artist howling through expressive pastel strokes.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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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 3 Apr. 2026.
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