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
Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Feb. 2026
A little dash of this; a little sprinkle of that.
—Suzette Hackney, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 25 Feb. 2026
Their second loss was a quarterfinal squeaker that dashed their medal hopes.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 23 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Stir in some diced shallots and a dash of bourbon, and cook until the liquid has evaporated.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Feb. 2026
A little dash of this; a little sprinkle of that.
—Suzette Hackney, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
Verb
In crunch time, a boda boda or tuk-tuk can be the quickest means of dashing between venues in Lagos, Nairobi, Kampala, or Kigali.
—Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 25 Feb. 2026
Their second loss was a quarterfinal squeaker that dashed their medal hopes.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 23 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dash
Noun
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Pulling out paintbrushes Brooks is tackling his ambitious to-do list with vigor and a pragmatic, systematic way.—
Cheryl Hall,
Dallas Morning News,
22 Feb. 2026
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The benefits of spring pruning are new plant vigor and larger individual blooms or clusters of flowers.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Sexton jogged back out to the perimeter to collect an exasperated pass from Giddey, who reset himself into downhill motion off the ball.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Mar. 2026
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Stephanie asks if Sarah wants to jog.—
Gerald Witt,
AJC.com,
1 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Warmer temperatures will cause plant growth and flowering to speed up so your blooms won’t last as long.—
Dawn Pettinelli,
Hartford Courant,
28 Feb. 2026
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After speeding through streets in Sherman Oaks and Studio City, the driver suddenly pulled over to the side of the road.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
28 Feb. 2026
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Roberts said Snell was up to 86-87 mph while throwing long toss and should extend his long toss in the days ahead.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
28 Feb. 2026
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When their son Hamnet dies suddenly, Agnes and William are thrown into unimaginable grief, which the Bard then channels into arguably the most influential play of all time.—
Brian Tallerico,
Vulture,
28 Feb. 2026
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Distracting from the void at its core are the extremely gory kills, splashed with pixelized blood and guts that are indeed successful in making an audience squirm.—
Katie Walsh,
Boston Herald,
27 Feb. 2026
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Pick high-pile or plush bath mats to maximize the warmth-trapping properties and opt for moisture-absorbing, quick-drying materials like microfiber in this high-humidity, water-splashing space.—
Gemma Johnstone,
The Spruce,
27 Feb. 2026
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Divorced housepainter Eddie befriends Russell, his 8-year-old next-door neighbor; Russell’s mother has her hands full taking care of her aging mother and Russell’s troubled older brother.—
Erik Pedersen,
Oc Register,
28 Feb. 2026
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Carbon monoxide rebreathing falls into the category known as ‘grey areas’, something the MPCC is increasingly troubled by.—
Chris Marshall-Bell,
New York Times,
26 Feb. 2026
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The institute will consolidate Oak Ridge National Laboratory’s (ORNL) broad expertise in energy technologies, computing, grid science, and cybersecurity to develop next-generation infrastructure that is secure, efficient, and reliable.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Feb. 2026
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In these cases, a few medications can improve symptoms such as fatigue, pain, depression, and low energy.—
Doru Paul,
Verywell Health,
27 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The globe-trotting political thriller's star, Claire Danes, will join forces with her old parter in crime-fighting, Damian Lewis, to present one of the evening's awards.—
Jillian Sederholm,
Entertainment Weekly,
27 Feb. 2026
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From there, letters were ferried by boat and trotted by stagecoach up to North Carolina, where important correspondence was loaded onto a steam locomotive to Virginia.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Feb. 2026
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“Dash.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dash. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.
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