leash

verb

Definition of leashnext
as in to tie
to attach (someone or something) to something else by or as if by means of a line or cord Dogs must be leashed while in the dog park.

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Recent Examples of leash Pets should be kept indoors when possible, and dogs should be leashed and kept close while outside, police said. — Cecilio Padilla, CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026 These spaces are specifically intended for off-leash exercise and socialization. — Gabby Sartori, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2026 Meanwhile, businesses are at the breaking point, said Sean Brownlee, CEO of rope, cord and leash manufacturer Ravenox. — David Goldman, CNN Money, 20 Sep. 2026 Three dogs were at the scene, including one that was leashed to the RV. — Harry Harris, Mercury News, 8 Sep. 2026 Dog owners also should make sure their pets are leashed and do not run too far ahead, Molieri said. — Haley Parsley, Sacbee.com, 5 Sep. 2026 Police are now urging people with children or pets to stay alert near waterways and keep dogs leashed. — Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 28 Aug. 2026 From then on, the dog must be muzzled and leashed outside its pen, kept in a secure enclosure at home, marked with warning signs on the property, and covered by at least $1 million in liability insurance. — Quinn Clark, jsonline.com, 24 Aug. 2026 Keeping a dog leashed in bear country is not an arbitrary rule designed to ruin anyone’s fun. — Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 26 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for leash
  1. tie
  2. strap
  3. wire
  4. bind
  5. rope
  6. lash
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  • But that also ties some kids’ savings to a single company’s fortunes.
    — Sydney Lake, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Shen is one of China’s biggest stars and is closely tied to comedy.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of tie
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  • Until then, Hill will keep his workouts going and wait for the chance to strap on pads and start playing in the NFL once again – that is if a team wants his services in 2026.
    — Scott Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 5 Oct. 2026
  • AirsFish Soccer Shin Guards for Kids Breathable and sweat-absorbent, these shin guards strap around the foot to stay securely in place.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2026
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  • There will always be a need for someone to lay fiber, install power equipment, maintain transmission lines, retrofit buildings, and wire the data centers that AI requires.
    — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Carr and Konkoly would wire everyone up with EEG, perform their lucid-dreaming protocol, and let people drift off.
    — Veronique Greenwood, Time, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of wire
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  • Experts say the sharp increase in crashes shouldn’t immediately raise alarm — with more robotaxis on the road, they are bound to be involved in more incidents.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026
  • The awards are presented in Stockholm, with the exception of the Peace Prize, which is handed out in Oslo, a tradition often linked to the union that bound Sweden and Norway during Nobel’s lifetime.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of bind
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  • Local authorities would rope together timber logs for a makeshift bridge, but in the rainy season, the logs would grow slippery and floods would wash them away.
    — Fatma Tanis, NPR, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Climbers who rope up together learn from one another, with no strict hierarchy.
    — William Finnegan, New Yorker, 29 June 2026
Definition of rope
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  • San Diego lashed 30 of his 88 pitches for fouls, as Misiorowski’s command and velocity escaped him in the second inning.
    — Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 4 Oct. 2026
  • An intruder pressed a knife to Beatty's neck, wrapped her face in tape, lashed her to a bed and assaulted her for hours.
    — Tim Stelloh, NBC news, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of lash

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“Leash.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leash. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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