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adjective

as in caged

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verb

past tense of leash
as in tied
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 leashed
Adjective
Dogs should be kept leashed and close to their owners when outside, and pets should not be left outdoors unattended regardless of their size or whether the yard is fenced. — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 16 Sep. 2026 Since day one, Ranger’s family has provided the support the dog needs to make car rides, leashed walks and other adventures less scary. — Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2026 The lake also features a sandy beach to relax on with leashed dogs allowed to come along for the fun. — Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 27 Aug. 2026 Pets must stay leashed or in a carrier outside the room, and cats need a litter box. — Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 14 Aug. 2026 Participants with wheelchairs, strollers and leashed pets are welcome, the release said. — Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2026 With the leashed dog feeling vulnerable, this could lead to dogs fighting and getting injured, or worse. — Tanya Edwards, USA Today, 1 Aug. 2026 In most locations, dogs must remain leashed and under control at all times. — Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 14 July 2026 At Eberle Winery in Paso Robles, leashed dogs are welcome on the grounds, inside the tasting room and on tours of the underground caves. — David Hochman, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026
Verb
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 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 Their dog, though safely leashed at the time, was no longer secured once help was needed and stayed near its owner. — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 17 July 2026 Pet owners should keep animals leashed, avoid leaving food outside and eliminate standing water. — Amaia Gavica, Miami Herald, 6 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for leashed
  1. caged
  2. tied
  3. imprisoned
  4. bound
  5. enclosed
  6. tethered
  7. snarled
  8. lashed
Adjective
  • Traveling with a coffin and a caged panther, Claire hasn’t come alone.
    — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026
  • The shoes are known for their intricate, cage-like strappy design featuring a high T-bar silhouette that connects the toe straps directly to a caged heel.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of caged
Verb
  • As betting has become more widespread, some bettors have taken to social media to harass players for their game performance that may be tied to a bet.
    — Jessica Golden,Contessa Brewer, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026
  • While her sculptural dress commanded attention with its plunging neckline and exaggerated peplum waist, her shoes provided a sleek, minimalist finish that tied the entire look together.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of tied
Adjective
  • The favorite to win Brazil’s election has promised to free his imprisoned father, former president Jair Bolsonaro, grant amnesty to supporters and impeach Supreme Court justices.
    — Marina Dias, Washington Post, 7 Oct. 2026
  • The company is required by its contract and state policy to provide mental health treatment, education and other services to imprisoned youth.
    — Paige Pfleger, ProPublica, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of imprisoned
Verb
  • The Smart Streets program was first launched in November 2024 in an area bounded by Roosevelt Road, Ashland Avenue, North Avenue, and Lake Michigan.
    — Todd Feurer, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Another good sign, less than a minute later, was when Kessler got an offensive rebound and bounded back up for a dunk.
    — Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of bound
Adjective
  • There’s a mirrored hallway that shines like a disco ball, artwork painted by a co-owner, a DJ booth prominent in the dining space and, open to the air, sidewalk seating and a semi-enclosed patio.
    — John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 28 July 2026
  • Owners can opt for a semi-enclosed galley, which adds a bit of space from the main saloon, or can fully enclose the galley for more separation.
    — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 4 July 2026
Definition of enclosed
Verb
  • This album is not afraid of its own agonizing lows or tethered to a toe-tapping dance-pop initiative; reveling in this ever-molting freedom, Sivan drops what is easily his finest collection of songs to date.
    — Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Carrying one suggested that your business was urgent and your time too valuable to be tethered to a desk.
    — Robb Report, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of tethered
Verb
  • The Broncos, at 4-11, flew back to Denver as a snowstorm snarled travel across the country.
    — Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 25 Sep. 2026
  • The prolonged war in Ukraine has also snarled global wheat trade through the Black Sea, compounding economic effects and undermining food security in vulnerable countries.
    — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of snarled
Verb
  • Over the weekend, Hurricane Simon lashed at the country's Pacific Coast as a Category 4 hurricane.
    — Adrian Florido, NPR, 11 Oct. 2026
  • 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
Definition of lashed

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“Leashed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leashed. Accessed 19 Oct. 2026.

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