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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
That belief gets dashed in a memorable late scene when he’s permitted a day pass to visit his now-adult son (Toby Wallace), who turns out to have a very different agenda for their reunion. Dennis Harvey, Variety, 20 June 2025 Inside the hotel, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, details are nearly as dashing. Demarco Williams, Forbes.com, 20 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
  • The film is projected to earn $24 million over the weekend and speed past $107 million by Sunday.
    Jack Dunn, Variety, 5 July 2025
  • Ionic technology, on the other hand, speeds up dry time and cuts frizz (especially helpful in humid weather) but can leave fine hair looking too sleek or limp if overused.
    Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 5 July 2025
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  • However, if Lillard is planning to sign with a team this year and wants to land more than the minimum, that throws a wrench into the larger free-agent landscape.
    Bryan Toporek, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
  • Unlike other characters that need to jump on enemies to defeat them, DK can throw an endless stream of haymaker punches in all directions and can even rip chunks of rock and the ground itself out to throw with precision.
    Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 1 July 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
  • Elena Rybakina, the 2022 champion who has troubled her in the past is a potential fourth-round matchup.
    Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 5 July 2025
  • According to The Everything Store, the former couple's relationship was troubled from the start.
    Lynsey Eidell, People.com, 27 June 2025
Noun
  • You are not only welcomed but encouraged to bring bold energy to all of these magical experiences!
    Essence, Essence, 6 July 2025
  • Knowledgeable teammates and patient coaches prepared the young player for the pulsating energy of Wrigley Field.
    Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 5 July 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 8 Jul. 2025.

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