leashed 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of leashednext
as in caged

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leashed

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verb

past tense of leash
as in tied
to attach (someone or something) to something else by or as if by means of a line or cord Dogs must be leashed while in the dog park.

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  1. tied
  2. bound
  3. enclosed
  4. snarled
Verb
  • He’s tied for the NFL lead with 17 touchdowns on quick passes and is fourth in yards with 1,664.
    J.J. Bailey, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
  • Williams tied a career high with four made 3-pointers, and Keon Johnson tied a career high with eight assists.
    C.J. Holmes, New York Daily News, 5 Jan. 2025
Definition of tied
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  • North Glen Square is bounded by Glendale Avenue to the south, Northern Avenue to the north, 27th Avenue to the east and 35th Avenue to the west.
    Corina Vanek, The Arizona Republic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • After the final buzzer, former Magic shooting guard Terrence Ross, who contributes to the team’s radio broadcasts, came bounding through one of the arena’s tunnels, a gigantic smile on his face.
    Josh Robbins, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of bound
Adjective
  • Outdoor space: The deck off the kitchen, used for outdoor dining, has stairs to the enclosed patio and garden.
    Angela Serratore, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Never warm up a vehicle in an enclosed area, such as a garage.
    Jalen Williams, Detroit Free Press, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of enclosed
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  • Christmas Eve travel was briefly snarled as the Federal Aviation Administration issued a nationwide ground stop for all American Airlines flights Tuesday.
    Mirna Alsharif, NBC News, 25 Dec. 2024
  • Christmas Eve travel was briefly snarled as the Federal Aviation Administration issued a nationwide ground stop for all American Airlines flights Tuesday.
    Mirna Alsharif, NBC News, 25 Dec. 2024
Definition of snarled
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