dashed

Definition of dashednext
past tense of dash
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as in splashed
to cause (something liquid or mushy) to move along in sheets a sudden jolt dashed the hot coffee onto the driver's lap

Synonyms & Similar Words

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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of dashed The Chicago White Sox had their hopes of winning the AL Central dashed when Hunter Goodman hit his 40th and 41st homers to lift visiting Colorado to a win. — Arkansas Online, 27 Sep. 2026 The Chicago White Sox had their hopes of winning the AL Central dashed when Hunter Goodman hit his 40th and 41st homers to lift the Colorado Rockies in a 9-6 win Saturday night. — ABC News, 26 Sep. 2026 Running back Kenneth Walker rushed up the middle only to find a wall, then kicked the run outside to the left and dashed up the sideline for a 60-yard touchdown. — Kansas City Star, 15 Sep. 2026 After Alex Call was hit in the right foot with a pitch, Miguel Rojas chopped a grounder to Reds third baseman Ke’Bryan Hayes, whose errant throw allowed two runs to score as Rojas dashed to third. — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2026 The Hawkeyes could be a good team but go 0-3 and see their CFP hopes dashed, but even one victory could keep them in Playoff contention. — Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026 He was hit and barely released in time, getting the ball through a tight window to Jonathan Phillips who dashed 74 yards for the score. — Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Aug. 2026 Harry quickly dashed home following King Charles’ cancer diagnosis and the pair reportedly speak more frequently these days. — Max Foster, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026 Already facing scrutiny on multiple fronts, the company has likely seen any hope that this move would boost its reputation dashed. — Theara Coleman, TheWeek, 10 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dashed
Verb
  • Just after the sun melted into the sea a deer trotted by, followed by its more nervous baby.
    — David G. Allan, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2026
  • In the 10th, automatic runner Joey Ortiz advanced on a bunt and trotted home when Frelick bounced a single to right field off Grant Wolfram (6-4).
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Last week against fellow FBS newcomer North Dakota State, Sharman was chased, hurried, sacked, clobbered and more.
    — Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 24 Sep. 2026
  • He also was sacked twice and hurried into poor throws on multiple occasions.
    — Jim Keyser, Idaho Statesman, 20 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • When Rodríguez Diez asked to keep his 25th anniversary of being at the company low-key, Andersen threw him a surprise reception, flying in his two children from Spain.
    — Sam Birchall, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2026
  • The deal itself kind of threw the business narrative off for investors, for the press, for other folks.
    — Michael Schneider, Variety, 1 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Vigilantes have covered the cameras in trash bags, splattered them with paint, and even sawed them down.
    — The Week US, TheWeek, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Shirts at her booth had been splattered by grease from nearby food trucks.
    — Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 7 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • The high-energy video — which features the band performing in a Mexican dance hall with the lyrics splashed on the screen in black and red ooze — was shot in Mexico City earlier this year and directed by Mexican American duo Cliqua.
    — Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 24 Sep. 2026
  • The booster successfully came back down to Earth and splashed down in the Gulf as planned, and all six of Starship's engines powered it into successful orbital insertion.
    — Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • British authorities listed it as a suicide, saying Pugh had been depressed.
    — Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026
  • The housing market has been depressed by high mortgage rates,.
    — Paul Wiseman, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • After a fourth-and-1 stop by the defense, quarterback Bryce Young and the Panthers offense jogged back onto the field with one minute left in the contest on their own 17 yard-line.
    — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 27 Sep. 2026
  • The freshman receiver appeared to favor his right knee after reeling in a third-quarter touchdown, then jogged gingerly over to the USC sideline.
    — Sean Campbell, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Hospital security reported that a vehicle had pulled up, dropped off the victim and then sped away.
    — Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Hall says that the process can be sped up with quick-cooking grits, but folks will have to figure out the correct proportions of liquid on their own.
    — Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 23 Sep. 2026

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“Dashed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dashed. Accessed 2 Oct. 2026.

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