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dash

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verb

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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 sprinkle
to cause (something liquid or mushy) to move along in sheets a sudden jolt dashed the hot coffee onto the driver's lap

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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of dash
Noun
Oyun-Erdene’s supporters say his ouster had three drivers: Firstly, and with a dash of irony, his relentless pursuit of official graft, including a draft law his cabinet just submitted that would compel all public officials to justify their income. Charlie Campbell, Time, 13 June 2025 The group performs classic rock covers — with a dash of Murray’s between-song charisma, naturally. Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 11 June 2025
Verb
The video captured a slew of individuals dashing up to the technology storefront and grabbing goods before dispersing as police arrived. Sarah Rumpf-Whitten , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 12 June 2025 Fitzgerald advanced from second to third on Jung Hoo Lee’s one-out groundout, then dashed home with ease when catcher Sean Murphy couldn’t corral Johnson’s 1-2 curveball to Wilmer Flores, giving the Giants their third straight win. Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 6 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for dash
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dash
Noun
  • Severe and repeated cases of scale can cause branches to die and reduce a tree’s overall vigor.
    Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 6 Apr. 2025
  • As Zidler, Petkoff portrays with vigor a self-serving weasel, albeit with a heart.
    Rick Mauch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 June 2025
Verb
  • Early plan for Weaver backfires Luke Weaver jogged out of the bullpen toward the mound as Devin Williams began to warm up.
    Brendan Kuty, New York Times, 21 June 2025
  • Gold, who had arrived in the area about 30 seconds earlier while responding to an apparently unrelated assault call, was jogging toward the corridor when Wilson emerged.
    Alex Riggins, Mercury News, 11 June 2025
Verb
  • For such projects, L.A. County is expediting permitting timelines to speed up fire recovery.
    Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 23 June 2025
  • Cynthia, seeing Carmen and Julius bleeding, sped to the hospital, one minute away, but Carmen was pronounced dead on arrival.
    Sally Ventura June 23, Literary Hub, 23 June 2025
Verb
  • Ohtani recorded two strikeouts while throwing 18 pitches, allowing his only baserunner on an error when Mookie Betts dropped a popup in the sun.
    Greg Beacham, Chicago Tribune, 23 June 2025
  • Determined to defy the prognosis, Kamryn's dad threw himself into every possible treatment avenue—conventional and holistic.
    Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 June 2025
Verb
  • Sake Ono Only a little over a year old, Sake Ono has splashed onto the sake scene with their clean, crisp Junmai Daiginjo.
    Jillian Dara, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
  • Rain splashed the table on this Wednesday morning during an interview in his office.
    Mitch Sherman, New York Times, 20 June 2025
Verb
  • The lack of specificity in the board’s response to the community troubles former board member Judi Schaim.
    Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 June 2025
  • After a few years of decreasing infection, the pests rarely trouble citrus trees.
    Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 June 2025
Noun
  • These mental health challenges aren’t occurring just because women have multiple baby fathers and are mixing energies with multiple men.
    Essence, Essence, 23 June 2025
  • Low energy is also frequently reported among folks with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)—a disorder that causes hormonal imbalances, irregular periods, and other symptoms like excessive hair growth and acne.
    Julia Ries, SELF, 23 June 2025
Verb
  • Former coach Doug MacLean, 20 years later, still recalls a postgame report given him one night as a team employee trotted toward him.
    Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 4 June 2025
  • Shaking off the triple-digit plunking, which may have struck his right-elbow guard, Ohtani waved off Dodgers players and staff while trotting to first base.
    Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 June 2025

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“Dash.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dash. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.

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