How to Use bash in a Sentence

bash

1 of 2 verb
  • They tried to bash the door open.
  • I bashed my arm against the door.
  • Someone bashed him over the head with a chair.
  • The Bruins didn’t need to bash and bang their way to a second lead.
    Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 20 Feb. 2023
  • When a counter right came over the top and bashed David backward, BoMac cheered.
    Tyler R. Tynes, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2023
  • For the gadget lover Meet the new star of her backyard bashes.
    Sarah Grossbart, wsj.com, 9 Nov. 2023
  • No one wants the government to step in and bash out rulings on edgy posts.
    Steven Levy, WIRED, 8 Nov. 2022
  • The tail clubs of ankylosaur species seem to have been used to bash each other rather than predators.
    Jeanne Timmons, Ars Technica, 7 Dec. 2022
  • On Sunday, the Dodgers got just enough of the latter, bashing three home runs in a 7-3 win over the Chicago Cubs.
    Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2023
  • In the haze after an explosion, the Fireflies grabbed Ellie, and bashed Joel in the head with a gun.
    Kelly Wynne, Peoplemag, 12 Mar. 2023
  • For instance: Trolls bash CNN's ratings, but the network is in the top 10 on cable.
    Brian Stelter, CNN, 7 Feb. 2022
  • Beltran wrested it back from Cruz then used it to bash him in the head, the guard testified.
    Rebecca Rosenberg, Fox News, 27 July 2022
  • The cattle were intended to break up the soil, bash their way through the woods, and distribute their body weights in dung across the fields.
    Sam Knight, The New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2021
  • Maybe some of those crackpots have come out of the woodwork to bash this series on ratings sites.
    Andy Meek, BGR, 17 June 2022
  • Mills also shoots a space-laser gun at dinosaurs and bashes a small dinosaur to death with the butt of his gun.
    Common Sense Media, Washington Post, 17 Mar. 2023
  • One man whose face was bashed in by a bull last year said at least seven other people worked on the farm.
    Melissa Sanchez, ProPublica, 22 Dec. 2023
  • One bar had been bashed in with a hammer while all the TVs were spray-painted with graffiti.
    Noah Goldberg, Los Angeles Times, 28 Feb. 2024
  • Still, the Budd ad promotes his endorsement from Trump while using Trump-era footage to bash Biden.
    Daniel Dale, CNN, 28 Mar. 2022
  • Whirring turbines bashed fish that attempted to scoot past.
    Tony Schick, ProPublica, 31 Oct. 2023
  • Now, Trump and his Republican allies are taking the chance to bash Biden.
    Libby Cathey, ABC News, 13 Jan. 2023
  • While fighting the flames, the firefighters got in position to bash through the bookstore’s windows.
    Wilfred Chan, Curbed, 10 July 2023
  • The group on the yacht took down its sails and slowed their vessel as much as possible, and the orcas stopped bashing the ship soon after.
    Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 June 2023
  • This is far from the first time that Neil Young has used his platform to bash a major corporation.
    Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 25 Jan. 2022
  • So how much longer are Democrats going to bash their heads against this particular brick wall?
    Stephen Collinson, CNN, 19 Jan. 2022
  • Y’all sittin’ there bashing me, saying all this crazy stuff.
    Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 13 Nov. 2023
  • So the whole stairwell, all the walls and all the steps had half-inch neoprene put all over them so that way the actors or stunt guys could bash into everything and be safe.
    Samantha Highfill, EW.com, 22 Sep. 2021
  • In rehearsals, dancer after dancer crashed to the floor, bashing knees and elbows, while attempting to gracefully glide from atop one ball to the next.
    Matt Kempner, ajc, 23 June 2023
  • More:Did special counsel cross the line in bashing Biden's memory?
    David Jackson, USA TODAY, 10 Feb. 2024
  • Lastly, there’s Tekken Ball, a goofy throwback mode from Tekken 3 where players bash each other into submission with a giant beach ball.
    Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 23 Jan. 2024
  • The actress detailed her feelings about the Sony-Marvel film flopping at the box office and getting bashed by critics and fans as one of the worst modern superhero films ever made.
    James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Mar. 2024
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bash

2 of 2 noun
  • She gave me a bash on the head.
  • We threw her a birthday bash.
  • The ladies all dressed in head-to-toe black for the birthday bash.
    Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 23 Aug. 2023
  • Russell dressed as a prince, while Hawn and Rani wore princess gowns to the birthday bash.
    Sophie Dodd, Peoplemag, 25 Jan. 2023
  • Richardson's birthday bash capped off an epic week for the Veep alum.
    Erin Clack, Peoplemag, 15 Jan. 2024
  • These tangy pork ribs are here to save time and cut down on stress for your next backyard bash.
    Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 June 2023
  • Make the crust: Put graham crackers in a zip-top bag and roll, bash, or crash your way to a bag of crumbs.
    Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 10 Sep. 2023
  • The bash took place at a little sports bar — and of course, Zirbel's baton was there.
    Maria Pasquini, Peoplemag, 14 Apr. 2023
  • The five-bedroom home in Frisco is primed and ready to welcome a large party for a Super Bowl bash.
    Ryan Conner, Dallas News, 8 Feb. 2023
  • As the cool kid on the block, the hotel drew crowds for its party scene, from poolside bashes to late club nights.
    Stefanie Waldek, Travel + Leisure, 21 Nov. 2023
  • Three Doors Down on the turntable chanting their 2000 hit would furnish a fitting coda as the bash winds down.
    Shawn Tully, Fortune, 28 Feb. 2024
  • The Creative Coalition hosts a bash that shines a light on the next generation.
    Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Jan. 2023
  • Here, peek inside Prinsloo’s glam session for the post-Oscars bash.
    Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 17 Mar. 2023
  • Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra threw a sweet birthday bash for their daughter Malti.
    Quinci Legardye, Harper's BAZAAR, 14 Jan. 2023
  • The couple had one of the most recognizable costumes at the bash, dressed as Sandy and Danny from Grease.
    Marci Robin, Allure, 30 Oct. 2023
  • From République’s 10-year bash to the rush on Thanksgiving turkey and pie orders.
    Laurie Ochoa, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2023
  • To look as chic as Lopez at her birthday bash, shop more breezy caftans below.
    Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 29 July 2023
  • There are all-terrain tires, front bash plate, upgraded shocks and twin rear clutch packs.
    cleveland, 7 Jan. 2023
  • The two also held hands on their way into the bash, according to photos shared by TMZ.
    Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 6 Mar. 2023
  • On Friday night, a mix of old legends and current heroes turned out for a Black and bougie bash for the culture’s past and present.
    Jayson Buford, Vulture, 15 Aug. 2023
  • This bi-annual bash sees Italy’s best cheese makers converge on the small town of Bra, near Turin.
    Joe Minihane, CNN, 5 Mar. 2023
  • Wear it with jeans for a casual glam look or dress it up with a skirt for the office holiday bash.
    Kathy Barr, Rolling Stone, 21 Nov. 2023
  • It's become a classic Basel bash (the event is in its 12th year) as it's stacked with artist attendees.
    Vogue, 6 Dec. 2023
  • So much so that the multi-million-dollar bash has still left them with a slight hangover: a lawsuit.
    Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 22 Feb. 2023
  • Ahead, here’s a look inside the biggest Grammys bashes.
    Jamila Stewart, Vogue, 4 Feb. 2024
  • What To Watch For Several celebrities will also be present at the pre-wedding bash.
    Siladitya Ray, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024
  • Every kid at the outdoor bash, ranging from ages 3-8, was excited to play this game.
    Parents Editors, Parents, 6 July 2023
  • With the community’s help, the bar hopes to be back in business in time for their annual Halloween bash.
    Maliya Ellis, BostonGlobe.com, 14 July 2023
  • She was later spotted leaving her birthday bash hand-in-hand with Idris.
    Jacqueline Weiss, Peoplemag, 24 Jan. 2023
  • Pro tip: The Signature Queens room is perfect for doubling up during a bachelorette bash.
    Juliet Izon, Glamour, 20 Feb. 2024

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