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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
Kristin Canning, SELF, 26 Nov. 2024
False lash effect plus easy peasy removal is a match made in heaven, IMO.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 2 Dec. 2024
David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Dec. 2024
Applications stayed elevated through the middle of last month after Hurricane Milton lashed Florida.
—Lucia Mutikani, USA TODAY, 21 Nov. 2024
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Noun
Adjustable eye cups keep the Manta from putting pressure on their eyelids and lashes (and are still comfortable for side sleepers, thanks to their shape).
—Kristin Canning, SELF, 26 Nov. 2024
False lash effect plus easy peasy removal is a match made in heaven, IMO.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 2 Dec. 2024
Verb
His second, The Lighthouse, sticks two 1890s men in claustrophobic isolation on a craggy island off Maine, lashed by the elements and the raging storms within.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Dec. 2024
Applications stayed elevated through the middle of last month after Hurricane Milton lashed Florida.
—Lucia Mutikani, USA TODAY, 21 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lash
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However, Washington delivered a blow to dislodge the football and the Ravens recovered.Jeff Zrebiec, The Athletic, 21 Dec. 2024
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The ruling, issued earlier this week, marks a blow to the state's election procedures under Democratic Secretary of State Adrian Fontes.Shamim Chowdhury, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
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Along with Yoder becoming minority leader and Pol and Hunley retaining their roles in leadership, Senate Democrats also announced that state Sen. La Keisha Jackson of Indianapolis would become assistant caucus chair, and Sen. J.D. Ford of Indianapolis would become caucus whip.Hayleigh Colombo, The Indianapolis Star, 18 Dec. 2024
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Indiana Jones and the Great Circle has everything that made the Indiana Jones movies so memorable – whips, slapstick punches and even that cinema stalwart, the Wilhelm scream.Ryan Benk, NPR, 15 Dec. 2024
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Normally, anyone walking into a cellar with an eight-figure check is going to expect to set some of the terms of the deal, so the sheer ego slap delivered by the take-it-or-leave-it nature of the offer cleared a host of private buyers from the table.Josh Condon, Robb Report, 8 Dec. 2024
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This is yet another tone-deaf slap in the face from our out-of-touch public utilities.Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 12 Nov. 2024
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The timepiece is limited to 50 pieces and comes with a titanium bracelet and two straps.Sophie Furley, Robb Report, 24 Dec. 2024
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The bag comes with a zippered interior, an external pocket, and an adjustable strap to carry your belongings hands-free.Nicol Natale, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
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The Vigor has flat seams and enough stretch to move comfortably while bending over or reaching up, while thump loops make for easy layering on frigid days.Emily Pennington, Outside Online, 6 Nov. 2024
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The White Sox have a major need for power hitting as Jose Abreu, Eloy Jimenez and Yoan Moncada are gone and Andrew Vaughn appears to have misplaced his thump.Phil Rogers, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Together, the pair have leaned into Hollywood glamour with knockout gowns that pack a punch.Christian Allaire, Vogue, 26 Dec. 2024
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Even when these parties do aim to help working-class voters, their policies don’t pack an electoral punch.Nate Cohn, New York Times, 25 Dec. 2024
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One awkward swipe at the ball in a preseason game left Shamet clutching his limp shoulder in agony, his path to securing a roster spot seemingly derailed.Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 24 Dec. 2024
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That way, guests get both ingredients with one swipe of a spreader.Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 21 Dec. 2024
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Research shows chronic loneliness can also harm mental and physical health, increasing the risk for heart disease, dementia, stroke and premature death.Adrianna Rodriguez, USA TODAY, 23 Dec. 2024
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Exposure to high radon levels increases the risk of stroke in people assigned female at birth.Carrie Madormo, RN, Health, 22 Dec. 2024
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“Lash.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lash. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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