as in adventurous
inclined or willing to take risks
the dashing heroes in stories about the American West
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as in trotting
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 hurrying
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 throwing
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 splashing
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 depressing
to make sad
she's always dashed by the failure of her matchmaking efforts
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Recent Examples of dashing
Zoe Haylock, Vulture, 6 Oct. 2021
LAWs are not the dashing and glamorous surface combatants from the Navy’s stockpile of great sea stories.
—Craig Hooper, Forbes, 6 Feb. 2023
With Ariya, Nissan seems determined to erase memories of Leaf with its more dashing Ariya sibling.
—cleveland, 4 Feb. 2023
Over the years, her co-stars also included Europe’s most dashing male stars of the era, among them Louis Jourdan, Fernando Rey, Jean-Paul Belmondo, Jean-Louis Trintignant and Alec Guinness.
—Dallas News, 17 Jan. 2023
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Adjective
Instead, he’s played by Emmy Award winner Peter Dinklage, who has a form of dwarfism called achondroplasia, at his most dashing and heroic, spinning swords and swinging onto stages.
—Zoe Haylock, Vulture, 6 Oct. 2021
LAWs are not the dashing and glamorous surface combatants from the Navy’s stockpile of great sea stories.
—Craig Hooper, Forbes, 6 Feb. 2023
With Ariya, Nissan seems determined to erase memories of Leaf with its more dashing Ariya sibling.
—cleveland, 4 Feb. 2023
Over the years, her co-stars also included Europe’s most dashing male stars of the era, among them Louis Jourdan, Fernando Rey, Jean-Paul Belmondo, Jean-Louis Trintignant and Alec Guinness.
—Dallas News, 17 Jan. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dashing
Adjective
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Today’s savvy travelers are chasing something deeper, more adventurous.—
Wendy Altschuler,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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As your child grows and becomes more adventurous, additions like a swimming pool or a trampoline can increase your rates.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
15 Aug. 2025
Verb
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On sunny days, the reflection of that splashing water can be seen from a long distance.—
Alex Robinson,
Outdoor Life,
19 Dec. 2024
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The man climbed in but slipped on the step, sending the coffee splashing across the seat.—
Greg Borowski,
Journal Sentinel,
18 Dec. 2024
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At the moment, however, inflation remains higher than hoped and the affordability crunch continues depressing aspiring homebuyers' chances of getting on the property ladder.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
10 Mar. 2025
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Isn’t the world depressing enough right now without having to see that?—
Lynette Rice,
Deadline,
2 Mar. 2025
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Five-foot-10 and 170 pounds in his prime, Rondell was known for his daring diving, gymnastic and hang-gliding skills.—
Mike Barnes,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Aug. 2025
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Despite having attended the Met Gala just days prior, the couple still hit a sartorial home run in chic ensembles — Rocky in a black suit and tie and Rihanna in a daring blue Alaïa high-neck dress with waist cutouts.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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After three consecutive drives ended in a punt following Rodgers’ interception, the 41-year-old led the Jets down the field, tossing his first touchdown pass since Week 16 and the 500th of his career.—
C. Isaiah Smalls II,
Miami Herald,
6 Jan. 2025
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Before tossing them in the trash, check in with your local homeless shelter, food pantry, or other non-profit as these organizations often have need for travel-sized toiletries.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
3 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Lucio — leggy, brave, sturdy in the challenge — is probably more appropriate as a reference point.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
8 Aug. 2025
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Today this material can seal pipes and brave the ocean.—
Andrea Tamayo,
Scientific American,
8 Aug. 2025
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Enlist the help of a running coach.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Dec. 2024
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The move ends, or brings to the next phase, one of the longest-running and most public marital breakdowns in modern Hollywood history.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
31 Dec. 2024
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In the global pull back from retail saturations; bold brands (and leaders) run into the fire.—
Dean DeBiase,
Forbes.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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This collection hits hard with satin bombers, pullover windbreakers, bold navy and orange team colors, and all the vintage Starter flair that defined a generation of sideline style.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Aug. 2025
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“Dashing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dashing. Accessed 24 Aug. 2025.
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