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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
Annie Blackman, Allure, 26 Jan. 2025
Her glam included bold eyes, long lashes and a glossy lip for added definition.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 21 Jan. 2025
Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 25 Jan. 2025
Cats hide pain well, Koski said, but perhaps their owners have noticed them biting or lashing out.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 25 Jan. 2025
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Noun
So grab a pack, wash your hands, and open your eyes to the best lash clusters the web has to offer.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 26 Jan. 2025
Her glam included bold eyes, long lashes and a glossy lip for added definition.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 21 Jan. 2025
Verb
Here's what to know about Noem: Marco Rubio to visit Central America:Secretary of State to visit Panama after Donald Trump lashes out at country
Where was Kristi Noem born?
—Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 25 Jan. 2025
Cats hide pain well, Koski said, but perhaps their owners have noticed them biting or lashing out.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 25 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lash
Noun
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However, this is a huge win for City and a devastating blow for England’s top flight.—
Dan Sheldon,
The Athletic,
15 Feb. 2025
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The new season of Kitchen Nightmares has seen the star chef come to blows with restaurant owners over practices such as sending out raw hamburgers and (in last week’s episode) appearing to give customers food poisoning.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
14 Feb. 2025
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He was accused of attacking police officers with bear spray and a metal whip.—
Muri Assunção,
New York Daily News,
7 Feb. 2025
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Think Indiana Jones, with the whip and fedora, setting off on a daring quest for treasure or profits, in this case.—
B.D. Dalton,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
Noun
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But while your face gets the royal treatment, does the rest of your skin survive on occasional slaps of expired lotion?—
Erin Bunch,
SELF,
5 Feb. 2025
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And when a fish slacks off, the octopus isn’t shy about delivering it a swift slap.—
Jake Parks,
Discover Magazine,
3 Feb. 2025
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Her tea-length tulle black dress, dating back to the 1950s, featured velvet straps.—
Hannah Malach,
WWD,
16 Feb. 2025
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The 42mm rectangular case is affixed to a blue rubber strap that can be swapped out for any of Hublot’s proprietary strap options with the press of a button.—
Blake Buettner,
Robb Report,
13 Feb. 2025
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Outlook Single Double Triple Homer Texas moved quickly to bring in Pederson after trading Nathaniel Lowe, sacrificing a lot of fielding value but maintaining similar left-handed thump for the lineup.—
Tim Britton,
The Athletic,
12 Feb. 2025
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Talanoa Hufanga against the run The Niners’ veteran safety provided serious thump and steady run fits to help San Francisco’s defense keep the Rams out of the end zone in this game.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
The Mercury News,
12 Dec. 2024
Noun
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This petite pick packs a springtime punch with its dense collection of yellow, red, and purple tulips.—
Miles Walls,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Feb. 2025
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Whether customers are shopping for home essentials or the latest tech gadgets, Walmart’s sale packs a savings punch.—
Francisco Velasquez,
Quartz,
17 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The sketch took some vague swipes at a few of them, starting with Kate McKinnon as Rudy Giuliani.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
16 Feb. 2025
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Transfer-proof and long-lasting for 24 hours of wear, this formula is in it for the long haul: the creamy concealer works to perfect the look of skin—correcting pigmentation, veiling blemishes, and evening skin tone with just a few swipes of its doe-foot applicator.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
15 Feb. 2025
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Aggressive treatment and managing risk factors are crucial for preserving brain health and preventing future stroke.—
Emily Kay Votruba,
EverydayHealth.com,
14 Feb. 2025
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McIlroy got the strokes back with birdies on two of his final four holes, giving the gallery something to cheer with an approach shot at 17 that landed two feet from the pin.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Feb. 2025
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“Lash.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lash. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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