as in tongue-lashing
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as in whipping
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 licking
to strike repeatedly
all night long sheets of rain lashed the windows
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as in tying
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 lashing
Jacqueline Kilikita, refinery29.com, 5 Sep. 2024
The public lashing continues once the show comes back from commercial — and not once does Devin truly take accountability for his actions.
—Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 4 Sep. 2024
Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2024
Khaled stood atop their Citroen van, lashing down overstuffed suitcases with rope.
—Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2024
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Noun
Also try Gucci Flora Gorgeous Orchid, £135, with lashings of vanilla balanced with ozonic accord, which evokes the freshness of cold air and sea breezes.
—Jacqueline Kilikita, refinery29.com, 5 Sep. 2024
The public lashing continues once the show comes back from commercial — and not once does Devin truly take accountability for his actions.
—Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 4 Sep. 2024
Verb
Khaled stood atop their Citroen van, lashing down overstuffed suitcases with rope.
—Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2024
Khaled stood atop their Citroen van, lashing down overstuffed suitcases with rope.
—Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lashing
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But the invective obscured a salient truth: many people were still unclear about where Harris stood on some of the central issues.Evan Osnos, The New Yorker, 13 Oct. 2024
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But over the weekend his invective was turned directly on Navarro.Tom Tapp, Deadline, 16 Sep. 2024
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Flash forward 92-plus years to Donald Trump’s rally Sunday at New York’s Madison Square Garden, a bleak, lurid festival of racist hate and profane vituperation so vile that even fellow Republicans, who have turned a blind eye to Trump’s character for years, are distancing themselves from the event.Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2024
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The politicization of the COVID response has only worsened this trend, likely resulting in part from Trump’s vituperation.Matt Motta, Scientific American, 29 Oct. 2024
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Jackson showed little remorse for the victims of his violent attacks, which infuriated McManus.Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 7 Nov. 2024
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Will Fairview’s high-powered attack, headlined by star senior wideout/running back Jordan Rechel, be enough to make noise in the playoffs after a so-so regular-season schedule?Matt Schubert, The Denver Post, 6 Nov. 2024
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Beijing has also softened its regulatory assault on Chinese technology companies and the property sector.Jacky Wong, WSJ, 6 Feb. 2023
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Zelenskyy has warned for weeks that Moscow aims to step up its assault after about two months of virtual stalemate along the front line that stretches across the south and east.Reuters, NBC News, 31 Jan. 2023
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Today’s tirade is simply a taste of the chaos and division that has been a hallmark of Trump’s MAGA rallies this entire campaign.Dominic Patten, Deadline, 31 July 2024
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West has been persona non grata in much of mainstream public life after launching a series of antisemitic tirades online in 2022.Zac Ntim, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2024
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And if the president refuses to compromise, the next congressional election (just two years from now) could bring about quite a rebuke.David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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Ferré went on with a scathing rebuke of Trump’s behavior and its potential consequences.Rafael Bernal, The Hill, 29 Oct. 2024
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Rokita has also faced disciplinary complaints and a reprimand from the Indiana Supreme Court over some of his conduct in office.Hayleigh Colombo, The Indianapolis Star, 6 Nov. 2024
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Mark feels supported rather than scrutinized, and the feedback is framed as an opportunity for growth rather than a reprimand.Kip Holderness, Quartz, 21 Oct. 2024
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That criticism has sometimes veered toward threats against company executives and political figures.William Gavin, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
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It's repeatedly faced harsh criticism over its failure to curb child abuse on the platform.Jibin Joseph, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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“Lashing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lashing. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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