as in vigor
active strength of body or mind
the cavalry officer's dash and enthusiasm inspired his men to follow him into battle
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as in to jog
to go at a pace faster than a walk
one sprinter dashed to the finish line in record-breaking time
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as in to speed
to proceed or move quickly
we dashed about in a panic, trying to get everything organized before the guests were scheduled to arrive
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as in to throw
to send through the air especially with a quick forward motion of the arm
she dashed water in his face in an attempt to wake him up
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as in to splash
to wet or soil by striking with something liquid or mushy
our clothes were dashed with the mud of passing cars
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as in to trouble
to make sad
she's always dashed by the failure of her matchmaking efforts
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Recent Examples of dash
Cody Godwin, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2026
Authorities are asking anyone with cell phone, dash cam or surveillance footage, or additional information about the incident, to contact Durham Regional Police or submit tips anonymously through Crime Stoppers, according to the release.
—Christina Coulter, PEOPLE, 8 Apr. 2026
Boris Kachka, The Atlantic, 3 Apr. 2026
The war and its corresponding surge in energy prices effectively pushes inflation higher and that has dashed hopes for the Fed to cut interest rates.
—Damian J. Troise, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Add a dash of grated parmesan, Italian seasoning and/or crushed red peppers.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2026
Authorities are asking anyone with cell phone, dash cam or surveillance footage, or additional information about the incident, to contact Durham Regional Police or submit tips anonymously through Crime Stoppers, according to the release.
—Christina Coulter, PEOPLE, 8 Apr. 2026
Verb
When this fails to happen—and her hopes of marrying off a perfect daughter are dashed—Barbara grows hateful and ultimately delusional.
—Boris Kachka, The Atlantic, 3 Apr. 2026
The war and its corresponding surge in energy prices effectively pushes inflation higher and that has dashed hopes for the Fed to cut interest rates.
—Damian J. Troise, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dash
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The pivot in recent weeks toward attacking Iranian infrastructure is the predictable reaction to the failure to appreciate the vigor of the ethic of resistance.—
Graeme Wood,
The Atlantic,
3 Apr. 2026
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Nematodes can be a problem in Dietes and tend to reduce plant vigor and lead to yellowing or chlorosis of the foliage.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The area where Delinois was jogging is heavily wooded with no cameras, businesses or homes in the immediate surroundings.—
Shira Moolten,
Sun Sentinel,
14 Apr. 2026
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First, Rockies second baseman Edouard Julien fielded a grounder by Machado and, with Machado jogging down the line anticipating a sure out, Julien bounced the throw that Troy Johnston could not handle.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Apr. 2026
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In Michigan City along the lakefront, a new second track speeds up travel time to Chicago, and plans call for a $300 million luxury hotel and townhouse development to transform the city into a commuter and tourist destination.—
Robert McCoppin,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2026
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The British Army and the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) have completed a multi-week test in Essex using drones, advanced sensors, and AI to speed up and make safer the hunt for deadly mines and munitions scattered on battlefields.—
David Szondy
April 11,
New Atlas,
11 Apr. 2026
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The person throwing the bowling ball might not have intended a specific victim to be killed, or even knowingly planned to kill someone, but nonetheless did something that was obviously likely to cause serious harm.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
11 Apr. 2026
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Jane tries to give it a bit of meta humor, milking laughs from throwing money at Juicy and doing little jazz hands.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
11 Apr. 2026
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Entry flight director Rick Henfling alluded to Artemis III being in the space agency’s sights after the Artemis II crew safely splashed down in the Pacific on Saturday.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
12 Apr. 2026
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American astronauts had not splashed down in the ocean since December 1972 when the crew of Apollo 17 came home amid waning interest in exploring the moon, and polarization over the Vietnam War.—
Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Apr. 2026
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Ward, now living in Denver, said she was troubled by how recent some events were.—
Gary Fields,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Apr. 2026
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She had long been known to be troubled and had been seen hunting birds in her neighborhood, per The Evening Independent.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
7 Apr. 2026
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Friday Ukraine is ready to mirror any ceasefire steps, having earlier proposed to Russia a pause in attacks on each other’s energy infrastructure over the Orthodox Easter holiday.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Inflation ran hot in March as a result of higher energy costs tied to the Iran war, which has constrained the flow of crude oil through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global oil supply.—
Brian Dakss,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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When Smith’s throw in the dirt squirted away from shortstop Miguel Rojas, the winning run trotted in from third base.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
8 Apr. 2026
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The wolf on the flat trotted to the edge of the bank above the unsuspecting caribou and peeked over at them.—
Frank Glaser,
Outdoor Life,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Dash.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dash. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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