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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
1
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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2
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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4
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
Howe has spoken repeatedly about the influence Keegan’s doomed and dashing team had on him as a young footballer. — George Caulkin, New York Times, 30 July 2026 The bulk of the original tale — Lara’s encounter with her sea witch aunt Grace, her emergence into the world of humans, her romance with a dashing prince — is sped through in the show’s first 15 minutes. — Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 24 July 2026
Verb
Is Harper, like so many noir writers before him, raising our hopes for the express purpose of dashing them against the rocks? — Peter C. Baker, New Yorker, 5 Aug. 2026 The actress held a huge bottle of wine while dashing around an outdoor restaurant. — Christina Perrier, InStyle, 4 Aug. 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
  • The Sun in your sign trines liberating Uranus in your adventurous 9th house, encouraging you to explore a new subject, destination, belief, or direction.
    — Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 28 Sep. 2026
  • For longtime fans of the brand, Ponant is a reliably luxe way to sail expedition-style to adventurous destinations—though as one fellow traveler and repeat guest pointed out to me, several other cruise lines now offer this once-rare combination.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of adventurous
Verb
  • Jeon Do-yeon, who plays the family’s matriarch, is colorfully slinky as a globe-trotting party widow, a vain, compulsively seductive narcissist who macks on her daughters’ men like a Real Housewife given a villain’s edit.
    — Emily Nussbaum, New Yorker, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Raccoon City is but one setting in the video games’ globe-trotting canon.
    — Joshua Rivera, Vulture, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of trotting
Verb
  • Before hurrying away from his tent on the beach, Saleh was asked what would happen if US support never came.
    — Nic Robertson, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Corle continued flagging and minutes later McCoy was back on the trail, hurrying to catch up.
    — Jan Thacker, Outdoor Life, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of hurrying
Verb
  • Its new Home Cinema LS5000, LS6000, and LS7500 home theater projectors join the existing LS11000 flagship, with all four capable of throwing images as large as 300 inches.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 28 Sep. 2026
  • There’s a dictator, and that’s the guy that’s throwing the yellow hankies.
    — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of throwing
Verb
  • Platt shot cellphone video showing ferocious waves spilling over the promenade along East Brigantine Avenue on Saturday, pushing two bike racks aside and splashing Mayor Vince Sera.
    — Madeleine Wright, CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026
  • And don’t forget to pack your best red outfit for Virgin’s over-the-top deck party, Scarlet Night, which inevitably ends up with everyone splashing around in the pool until the wee hours of the morning.
    — Megan duBois, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of splashing
Verb
  • But recessions had a way of tightening belts and depressing clutch pedals.
    — Jody Mamone, Hartford Courant, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Idaho Dairymen’s Association CEO Rick Naerebout told the Statesman that over the years there has been frustration in the industry with Canada over dairy regulations and trade policies depressing world market prices.
    — Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of depressing
Adjective
  • Season 1 was a ratings hit and the second travels further afield to open with a daring operation on the Mont St Michel, with other locations including the Musée d’Orsay, Centre Pompidou and Montparnasse Tower.
    — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 29 Sep. 2026
  • The awards show has long been known for its daring, anything-goes approach to red carpet dressing.
    — Amanda Le, InStyle, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of daring
Verb
  • More energetic outdoor activities include swimming in the saltwater pool, walking or jogging on the Deck 15 track, paddle tennis, golf cages, and a mini-golf course.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
  • The South African Police Service has issued a public warning for women to be cautious when doing activities like jogging in the area.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of jogging

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“Dashing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dashing. Accessed 3 Oct. 2026.

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