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as in to bury
to defeat by a large margin
the incumbent has been thrashing his opponents for so long that there's never any real contest for the Senate seat
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2
as in to whip
to strike repeatedly with something long and thin or flexible
thrashed the poor horse with a riding crop
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3
as in to lick
to strike repeatedly
the tree branches thrashed the sides of the house as the storm continued to rage
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as in to toss
to make jerky or restless movements
in obvious pain, the wounded soldier thrashed about his cot
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Recent Examples of thrash
In December, Como defeated Roma 2-0 at the Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia, and Premier League winner Ranieri addressed his upcoming challenge immediately after his side thrashed Monza on Monday.
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David Ferrini, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
This was the same Lille team who had beaten Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid and thrashed Feyenoord 6-1 en route to securing direct qualification for the Champions League last 16.
—Tom Williams, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 2025
Parents can: Ensure safety by removing any nearby objects that could cause injury, as children may thrash around.
—Arielle Tschinkel, Parents, 12 Feb. 2025
An atmospheric storm system remained on track to reach the Bay Area on Wednesday night and thrash the region into Thursday.
—Rick Hurd, The Mercury News, 12 Feb. 2025
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David Ferrini, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
This was the same Lille team who had beaten Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid and thrashed Feyenoord 6-1 en route to securing direct qualification for the Champions League last 16.
—Tom Williams, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 2025
Parents can: Ensure safety by removing any nearby objects that could cause injury, as children may thrash around.
—Arielle Tschinkel, Parents, 12 Feb. 2025
An atmospheric storm system remained on track to reach the Bay Area on Wednesday night and thrash the region into Thursday.
—Rick Hurd, The Mercury News, 12 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thrash
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Gaza’s health ministry said the toll was likely to rise with many people buried under rubble.—
Abeer Salman,
CNN,
20 Mar. 2025
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Scattered across a chain of subtropical islands in southwestern Japan, buried under rocks, or deep within the region’s humid soil, researchers discovered seven new species with segmented bodies and dozens of slender legs.—
Lauren Liebhaber,
Miami Herald,
19 Mar. 2025
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The moment was so precious that Reed whipped out her phone to take a quick video and later shared it on TikTok.—
Adrianna Rodriguez,
USA TODAY,
18 Mar. 2025
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Blizzards expected in Northern Plains Forecasters warned that heavy snow whipped by powerful winds are likely to make travel treacherous in parts of the Rockies and Northern Plains.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
14 Mar. 2025
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Being licked by the cows and licking them back is a daily occurrence for her.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
Newsweek,
13 Mar. 2025
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Evy was holding an ice cream cone and lowered it so Kinley could lick it.—
Jordan Greene,
People.com,
11 Mar. 2025
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The characters are near strangers, tossed together by weird and annoying circumstances.—
Angie Han,
The Hollywood Reporter,
12 Mar. 2025
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Warren, 25, has tossed 11 2/3 innings this spring training, and he's looked excellent each time out.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
12 Mar. 2025
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Dallas Hobbs beat the buzzer with a three to put Mount St. Mary’s ahead 48-38 at halftime.—
Jeff Wallner,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Mar. 2025
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram Nick Harris is the Dallas Cowboys beat reporter for the Fort Worth Star-Telegram.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 Mar. 2025
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The ancient springhead, natural waterpark, and retro roadside attraction has more than a few secrets hidden in its eelgrass.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
22 Mar. 2025
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But all that family turmoil was hidden, and to most who knew him, Dr. Schwartz seemed to have a beautiful life until the evening of May 28, 2014, when Becky Schwartz came home and discovered her home in disarray.—
Peter Van Sant,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2025
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So Morris lashed out, sneaking out and breaking into homes, cars, and schools.—
Guthrie Scrimgeour,
Rolling Stone,
16 Mar. 2025
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When conflict arises — a toddler might have a tearful tantrum, or an older kid may shout or lash out — a ‘democratic parent’ should be mindful of the fact that there is likely a root cause of the difficult behavior.—
Miranda Rake,
Parents,
14 Mar. 2025
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In the footage, the faceless android is seen suspended from the ceiling, its limbs twitching and moving in an unsettlingly human-like manner.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
11 Mar. 2025
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Something similar happened to Lindon’s recreation of a Picasso painting: His hand twitched, tearing the work to pieces.—
Sonja Anderson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Thrash.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thrash. Accessed 26 Mar. 2025.
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