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adjective

ˈda-shiŋ How to pronounce dashing (audio)
Definition of dashingnext
as in adventurous
inclined or willing to take risks the dashing heroes in stories about the American West

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dashing

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verb

present participle of dash
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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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3
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 slopping
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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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
Adjective
In simple terms, his mother and her second husband had raised him an an upper-class Brit, hence his easy entree into London’s theater scene and his ability to cut a dashing path. — Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026 Meanwhile, Jack looked dashing in a navy-blue suit and white button-down shirt. — Edward Segarra, USA Today, 4 June 2026
Verb
The Illinois Department of Corrections is officially planning to rebuild both Logan and Stateville correctional centers in Crest Hill, dashing locals' hopes that the state would rebuild Logan at its current Lincoln location. — Jenna Schweikert, CBS News, 8 June 2026 Twice, Ryan Ward, the next batter, grounded into a double play, dashing any momentum. — Liana Handler, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for dashing
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dashing
  1. adventurous
  2. trotting
  3. hurrying
  4. throwing
  5. splashing
  6. depressing
  7. daring
  8. jogging
Adjective
  • More adventurous ingredients and sauces, like the chimichurri served with the beef bowl at Jurassic World Canteen, come on the side so adults can customize their meals while younger eaters can enjoy the same dish without unfamiliar flavors.
    — Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 5 July 2026
  • America’s 13 original colonies were teeming with adventurous foreigners who formed the bedrock of our dynamic economy and democracy.
    — Robert Hormats, Time, 4 July 2026
Definition of adventurous
Verb
  • The movie’s globe-trotting opening sequence features pirates, outlaws and a mummy used as toilet paper.
    — Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 1 July 2026
  • In true treasure hunting style, the movie is a globe-trotting adventure with stops in Bangkok, Vienna, Vatican City and Cairo as well as a brief visit to London.
    — Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Definition of trotting
Verb
  • Set over the course of eight years (including the lockdown period during COVID), Herry’s film unfolds fluidly, neither hurrying scenes up unnecessarily, nor lingering too long on any incident.
    — Tomris Laffly, Variety, 17 May 2026
  • No point hurrying toward a resolution that was always receding.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 1 Apr. 2026
Definition of hurrying
Verb
  • Barczi, a 6-foot-3, 217-pound catcher, suffered an injury in his throwing shoulder on a slide during a game against Eastern Michigan.
    — Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026
  • Rangers starter Jacob deGrom left after throwing 80 pitches in five innings because of an issue with his left hip and leg.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
Definition of throwing
Verb
  • Instead of splashing photos of their designer gowns all over social media for fans to commend or criticize, the four brides have taken a beat.
    — Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 8 July 2026
  • As extreme heat hits Boston, residents are finding ways to stay cool, from splashing in Frog Pond to stocking up on water at Fenway Park, while city officials and utility crews urge people to take precautions.
    — Aaron Parseghian, CBS News, 2 July 2026
Definition of splashing
Verb
  • The high-pressure system that’s causing temperature spikes, Ciliberti said, is also depressing much of the particulate matter, pushing it closer to the ground.
    — Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
  • The problem is that too many teachers are failing to motivate students, and the peer effect can go both ways, depressing student achievement in places where ambition isn’t valued.
    — Mike Goldstein, The Atlantic, 25 June 2026
Definition of depressing
Adjective
  • This daring accessory was first debuted in Schiaparelli’s fall 2024 ready-to-wear collection, and the hairy tie has been making the rounds with other celebrities such as Selma Blair.
    — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 6 July 2026
  • The younger sister of Kate Middleton made headlines in the frock (still considered to be one of her most daring looks to date), which featured a low-cut V-neckline and pretty off-the-shoulder design.
    — Christina Perrier, InStyle, 6 July 2026
Definition of daring
Verb
  • His jogging dispatches have become a fixture on LinkedIn with nearly 50 running videos filmed in the past year.
    — Rachel Ventresca, Fortune, 5 July 2026
  • Ohtani paused on his follow-through, his lips pursed, before jogging up the line.
    — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026
Definition of jogging

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