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lashing

[lash-ing] / ˈlæʃ ɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
thrashing
Synonyms


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“They’re just lashing out,” said Rozenshtein of the University of Minnesota Law School.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026

England midfielder Bellingham stood open mouthed when Valverde scored his brilliant third, lifting the ball over City defender Marc Guehi before lashing a volley past keeper Gianluigi Donnarumma.

From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026

Now the secretary and her aide are lashing out at underlings for simply following their orders.

From Salon • Feb. 18, 2026

Bruno Fernandes picked out Dorgu and he took a touch before lashing into the top corner from 20 yards.

From Barron's • Jan. 25, 2026

Bobby’s chess dragon was not only stirring in the cave, it was lashing its tail.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady




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