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lashed

[lasht] / læʃt /


ADJECTIVE
whipped
Synonyms


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In response, the president defended the fund and lashed out at its critics.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

Meanwhile, Alito angrily lashed out when Jackson critiqued these shadow-docket decisions, like the one earlier this month in which the court exempted its typical procedural rule to make sure Callais went into effect immediately.

From Slate • May 19, 2026

And they lashed away nine clearances in any direction that wasn’t toward their own goal.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

The first lady also lashed out at Kimmel in a rare statement, calling on US broadcaster ABC to "take a stand" against the late-night host over his comments.

From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026

At the dock he lashed the dory to a post with rope.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood




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