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lashed

[lasht] / læʃt /


ADJECTIVE
whipped
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Typhoon Bavi knocked out power to thousands in Okinawa and lashed northern Taiwan as it bore down on storm-battered China, where it is expected to make landfall early Sunday.

From Barron's Jul. 11, 2026

With the ball bouncing near Egypt’s goal, Messi lashed it home to notch his eighth goal of the World Cup.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 7, 2026

A moment to remember for Ermin Mahmic as he lashed a volley into the Switzerland net after a corner was only punched out to the edge of the box.

From BBC Jun. 24, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times May 22, 2026

He had seven claws on each foot and a thick, furry tail, which lashed angrily from side to side.

From "Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH" by Robert C. O'Brien




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