1
as in energetic
having active strength of body or mind
a dynamic new challenger for the title of heavyweight champion
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as in aggressive
marked by or uttered with forcefulness
a dynamic speech expressing her party's goals and values
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Recent Examples of dynamic
What matters is whether that person is curious, inquisitive and understands the labor and management dynamic.
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Mike Jones, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2025
The Hill: Trump’s battle with The Wall Street Journal and Rupert Murdoch is being closely watched as a test of the power dynamic between two of the most influential figures on the right over the last several decades.
—Kristina Karisch, The Hill, 31 July 2025
Pascal's character, Agent Marcus Pike, arrives during season 6 of the show's seven-season run, intended as a romantic foil to help interrupt the will-they-or-won't-they dynamic occurring between Teresa and Patrick.
—EW.com, 31 July 2025
The same dynamic plays out in boardrooms where executives protect their analytical reputation instead of building strategic influence.
—John Kania, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
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Mike Jones, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2025
The Hill: Trump’s battle with The Wall Street Journal and Rupert Murdoch is being closely watched as a test of the power dynamic between two of the most influential figures on the right over the last several decades.
—Kristina Karisch, The Hill, 31 July 2025
Pascal's character, Agent Marcus Pike, arrives during season 6 of the show's seven-season run, intended as a romantic foil to help interrupt the will-they-or-won't-they dynamic occurring between Teresa and Patrick.
—EW.com, 31 July 2025
The same dynamic plays out in boardrooms where executives protect their analytical reputation instead of building strategic influence.
—John Kania, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dynamic
Adjective
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Together, the data reveals different layers of the galaxy's structure and energetic processes, highlighted by bright gold light in the image.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
24 July 2025
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The image of a tiny hamster running endlessly on a spinning wheel has become an iconic part of owning these small, energetic animals.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
23 July 2025
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The corporation counsel must be aggressive in going after companies that cheat city laws.—
Harvey Epstein,
New York Daily News,
3 Aug. 2025
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Increasing widespread episodes of violence, threats and aggressive behaviors are taking a toll on nurses, doctors and medical staff, according to the study.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
3 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Ice is cheaper in states like Minnesota and Michigan, where the competition is robust and many rinks are community-owned and -run.—
Kenny Jacoby,
USA Today,
1 Aug. 2025
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Investment in robust e-commerce logistics infrastructure makes its online storefront the place to be as management works to aggressively decrease delivery times and reduce overall costs.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
1 Aug. 2025
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Skip intense workouts since caffeine can raise your heart rate, and vigorous exercise could make symptoms like shakiness or anxiety feel worse.4 3.—
Brandi Jones,
Verywell Health,
5 Aug. 2025
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Scientific theories about the origin of the universe often involve a vigorous give-and-take between speculation and discovery.—
Sean M. Carroll,
The New York Review of Books,
31 July 2025
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The World Meteorological Organization confirmed a new world record for lightning discharge distance The powerful lightning bolt, also known as a megaflash, stretched 515 miles from eastern Texas to Kansas City, Mo.—
Brian Anthony Hernandez,
People.com,
3 Aug. 2025
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To be there, surrounded by our athletes and staff, all aligned under one goal, is incredibly powerful.—
Jenn Nelson,
Forbes.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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The two got married, had a baby, and started a quiet life together far away from his violent past.—
Allison DeGrushe Published,
EW.com,
14 July 2025
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As droves of tourists continue to flock to Spain for European summer vacations, the nation’s emergency responders are dealing with the aftermath of a violent wave of flash flooding in nearly half of the country’s 50 provinces.—
Opheli Garcia Lawler,
Travel + Leisure,
14 July 2025
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There are a few giant screens playing sports located towards the back of the restaurant, and lively music, either from the house speakers or in-person entertainers, sets the mood for a fun meal.—
Ronny Maye,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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But afterward, the musician’s fans transformed a typically morose event into a lively commemoration of life and music that stretched across Osbourne’s hometown.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
30 July 2025
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The 27-year-old has an emphatic game, which should play well in front of a crowd that figures to be favoring the hometown star.—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
16 July 2025
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The emphatic victory over Juventus means City topped its Club World Cup group with three wins from three games and will face Al-Hilal of Saudi Arabia in the last 16 on Tuesday in Orlando.—
Ben Morse,
CNN Money,
27 June 2025
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“Dynamic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dynamic. Accessed 8 Aug. 2025.
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