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
Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 19 May 2026
This is especially apparent in scenes with multiple characters speaking, recalling 1930s American screwball comedies with a dash of French realism.
—Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 19 May 2026
Kalai Chik, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
But those hopes were quickly dashed.
—Steve Kopack, NBC news, 15 May 2026
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Noun
Sweeten your smoothie naturally by adding a dash of cinnamon or cacao powder rather than relying on other additives or honey.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 19 May 2026
This is especially apparent in scenes with multiple characters speaking, recalling 1930s American screwball comedies with a dash of French realism.
—Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 19 May 2026
Verb
Several factors dashed Demon Slayer’s potential as an awards contender, largely being overshadowed by KPop Demon Hunters.
—Kalai Chik, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
But those hopes were quickly dashed.
—Steve Kopack, NBC news, 15 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dash
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Paz began his term with vigor, reaching out to the international community to break the isolation that had characterized the MAS era.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 May 2026
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Nina, Karen and Caroline started appearing in my daydreams, full of vigor and life lessons.—
Jennifer Acker,
PEOPLE,
8 May 2026
Verb
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Right fielder Corbin Carroll tracked down the fly ball, and Eldridge jogged back to the dugout having been Oracle’d for the first time in his career.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
27 May 2026
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The Spaniard immediately turned and sprinted towards the Arsenal goal, whereas Martin Odegaard lightly jogged for 10-15 steps.—
Sam Lee,
New York Times,
25 May 2026
Verb
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Upon receiving target coordinates, the RCH 155 can aim and fire up to nine rounds in rapid succession before speeding away in around 30 seconds, before enemy artillery has time to return fire.—
David Szondy
May 23,
New Atlas,
23 May 2026
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Instead, the Waymo sped through a construction zone, was chased by police, then veered off the highway into a residential neighborhood.—
Andrea Nakano,
CBS News,
23 May 2026
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Once Joyce is cleared to throw again, the question will be how far back he is set in his rehab.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
24 May 2026
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While the rally at a central square in Belgrade passed peacefully, groups of young assailants later clashed with riot police, throwing flares, rocks and bottles at police cordons.—
Jovana Gec,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2026
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During a recent Tuesday-morning visit, two sunbathers dangled their legs in the outdoor roof pool, while a staycationing couple and their little son splashed in the water nearby.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 May 2026
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Starship splashed down on target in the Indian Ocean a little more than an hour later to conclude the first flight of the latest version of SpaceX’s stainless steel mega-rocket.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
23 May 2026
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Stunts, picks and games could trouble the front, but O’Connell said offensive line coach Keith Carter was going to focus on these areas throughout the spring and summer.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
22 May 2026
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False indigos can grow in dry or moist soils, don't require fertilizer, and are rarely troubled by deer or pests.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
19 May 2026
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Insects such as migrating monarch butterflies and some other animals, such as hummingbirds, depend on energy-rich nectar for fuel.—
Beth Botts,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
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Adjust one workflow, boundary, or wellness choice that keeps draining energy.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
23 May 2026
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Video footage from the May 6 incident shows the small dog, whose name is not known, trotting up to Sydnei Everett's grandfather's porch in Nashville, where his Uber Eats meal had just been delivered.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
24 May 2026
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And then Weiner would trot back in, because even the vacant contents of her stomach couldn’t prevent her from leading Evergreen’s attack on Wednesday night.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
20 May 2026
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“Dash.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dash. Accessed 29 May. 2026.
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