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
Abraham Josephine Riesman, Vulture, 28 July 2025
The Marquette University community installed President Kimo Ah Yun on April 29 in an inauguration filled with pomp, prayer and a dash of protest.
—Kelly Meyerhofer, jsonline.com, 30 July 2025
Davis Winkie, USA Today, 24 July 2025
Beckinsale famously dashed from the 2024 Golden Globes ceremony to be by his side.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 18 July 2025
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Noun
Any good superhero story needs dashes of humor, and Doom is perfect as an object of it.
—Abraham Josephine Riesman, Vulture, 28 July 2025
The Marquette University community installed President Kimo Ah Yun on April 29 in an inauguration filled with pomp, prayer and a dash of protest.
—Kelly Meyerhofer, jsonline.com, 30 July 2025
Verb
The cuts dashed the momentum the agency had gained in 2024 from a record hiring year, former NNSA defense programs head Marvin Adams told USA TODAY in May.
—Davis Winkie, USA Today, 24 July 2025
Beckinsale famously dashed from the 2024 Golden Globes ceremony to be by his side.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 18 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dash
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Microsoft has emphasized the risks in remaining on Windows 10 with the same vigor as the benefits in moving to Windows 11.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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Floratam, a variety marketed for more than 40 years, is the most popular being a traditional St. Augustine with lots of vigor.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 July 2025
Verb
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Barry Jackson of The Miami Herald offered more details, stating that Phillips attempted to jog following the injury, but was in too much discomfort.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Aug. 2025
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Others can stand and even try to jog, run, or play for a few more minutes.—
Cindy Kuzma,
SELF,
31 July 2025
Verb
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One example of the effectiveness of consistent safety enforcement is mobile speed management programs for work zones, where the percentage of drivers excessively speeding dropped 30% after implementation.—
David Roberts,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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When the officers attempted to pull the BMW over, the car sped off and made other unsafe driving maneuvers, such as swerving around other cars and running a stop sign.—
City News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Aug. 2025
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Following extreme bus delays in 2023, when some students arrived home at nearly 10 p.m., Yearwood is hopeful the district is well-prepared to handle any unknowns that might be thrown its way.—
Krista Johnson,
The Courier-Journal,
7 Aug. 2025
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The woman with Wednesday escapes, but Tyler picks Wednesday up and throws her through a window as cops arrive on the scene.—
Selome Hailu,
Variety,
7 Aug. 2025
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The launch raised concerns among countries in the South Pacific, as the dummy warhead splashed down within the region's nuclear-free zone, according to a Newsweek map.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Aug. 2025
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In the first song, JJ wears goggles and pretends to be a fast fish, splashing around the tub.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
1 Aug. 2025
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Their concern goes beyond their own struggles; they are troubled by the thought of other survivors who haven’t been as fortunate in securing assistance or receiving donations that could mean the difference between recovery and despair.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
4 Aug. 2025
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What really troubles me is the reveal that her name is Mildred Brown.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
1 Aug. 2025
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China unveiled a new national energy law at the beginning of 2025 to coordinate its many energy-centric efforts.—
Ariel Cohen,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Cape Town, too, balances urban energy with natural grandeur.—
Erina Pinar,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Aug. 2025
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Watch extremely rare footage of Sierra Nevada red fox Video footage shared by Robbins shows two different foxes with grey and white fur, with one wearing a tracking collar while wandering around the rocks during the day and trotting into the night.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
27 June 2025
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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
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“Dash.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dash. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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