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as in blow
a hard strike with a part of the body or an instrument
he hasn't been the same ever since he received that bash on his head
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as in attempt
chiefly British
an effort to do or accomplish something
while golf isn't my game, I had to give it a bash while at Saint Andrews in Scotland
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as in event
a social gathering
I'm throwing a New Year's bash this year
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as in to bump
to come into usually forceful contact with something
the car bashed into the tree with glass-shattering force
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as in to hit
to deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner
you have to bash that door hard in order to get it open
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as in to lick
to strike repeatedly
the angry child kept bashing her toy with a hammer until it broke
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as in to attack
to criticize harshly and usually publicly
in all of talk radio no other host seems to enjoy bashing liberals as much as he does
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Recent Examples of bash
Scott Huver, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Feb. 2025
Pole, Pedal, Paddle on May 17 will bring together skiers, runners, kayakers, and cyclists for a multi-sport race from Mt. Bachelor to Bend, culminating at the finish line with an end-of-season bash with food, beer, and music.
—Anna Fiorentino, AFAR Media, 28 Feb. 2025
Victoria Knight, Axios, 3 Apr. 2025
President Donald Trump bashed a nearly six-year-old portrait of himself that is hanging in Colorado’s State Capitol building.
—Washington Examiner Staff, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 24 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Madonna’s presence at the Oscar viewing party, where the Material Girl loudly heckled Forrest Gump from her table, anointed the bash from the outset as a must-attend.
—Scott Huver, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Feb. 2025
Pole, Pedal, Paddle on May 17 will bring together skiers, runners, kayakers, and cyclists for a multi-sport race from Mt. Bachelor to Bend, culminating at the finish line with an end-of-season bash with food, beer, and music.
—Anna Fiorentino, AFAR Media, 28 Feb. 2025
Verb
State of play: The ad, shared first with Axios, splices clips of Trump talking about drug prices during his first term and bashing the pharmaceutical industry.
—Victoria Knight, Axios, 3 Apr. 2025
President Donald Trump bashed a nearly six-year-old portrait of himself that is hanging in Colorado’s State Capitol building.
—Washington Examiner Staff, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 24 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bash
Noun
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More price hikes provide a psychological blow that shakes consumer confidence.—
Rohit Arora,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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The result is just tit-for-tat subversion and another blow to America’s supposedly nonpartisan system of justice.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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Trump also survived two assassination attempts in July and September.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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The Wild finally gained possession, worked it up the wall and Ryan Hartman’s low-speed attempt at an exit was picked off by Dobson and his shot was tipped past Filip Gustavsson by Casey Cizikas 36 seconds after Zuccarello’s goal.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
5 Apr. 2025
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These events devastate local communities not just as the tragedy unfolds but in its aftermath.—
Shoshi Parks,
Smithsonian Magazine,
14 Apr. 2025
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Volunteering with professional organizations or at industry events is another powerful way to demonstrate your skills, initiative, and passion for your field.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Alas, the Bolts were bumped in the first round by the Columbus Blue Jackets.—
Tom Layberger,
Forbes.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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Williams and Jimenez went nose-to-nose when Mobile players rushed toward the Spring Hill player and bumped him.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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One of the officers fired shots, hitting the driver.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
22 Mar. 2025
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Bean reported to the nurse that the 8-year-old had hit his nose either on a wall or on her arm while throwing a fit.—
Lina Ruiz,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Mar. 2025
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The race is being widely viewed as a must-win for Democrats who at the national level are still licking their 2024 election wounds, as well as a potential referendum on Trump and Musk.—
Savannah Kuchar,
USA Today,
26 Mar. 2025
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Cora appears to enjoy the routine and happily lets the cat lick at the tufts of blonde hair on her head.—
Kelli Bender,
People.com,
21 Mar. 2025
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Aged 30, Makelele had been converted from an attacking midfielder to a deep-lying, anchoring midfielder that would protect his back line and hoover up any defensive actions that came anywhere near his orbit.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
5 Apr. 2025
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Cena aligned himself with The Rock, attacking Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes after Rhodes turned down The Rock's offer.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Apr. 2025
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Two minutes later, Pastrnak redirected a slap pass from Morgan Geekie into the net to tie it 2-all.—
Jimmy Golen,
Baltimore Sun,
2 Apr. 2025
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Closing the door to these studios during the extreme hype of a console’s launch window would be a slap to the face.—
Jason Evangelho,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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“Bash.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bash. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.
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