as in pistol
a very energetic person
a dynamo who barely needs to sleep, or so it seems
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Recent Examples of dynamo
On Script: Jerry Jones runs the old playbook Micah Parsons, the 26-year-old defensive dynamo with 52 1/2 sacks and two first-team All-Pro nods across his first four seasons, reported to Dallas Cowboys training camp this week.
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Alex Kirshner, New York Times, 26 July 2025
This indicates that the moon's internal dynamo fluctuated, possibly episodically, rather than just experiencing a slow but gradual decline.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 16 July 2025
Smith’s roster includes former Santa Clara star Jalen Williams (Thunder), all-world athlete Anthony Edwards (Timberwolves) and offensive dynamo Jalen Brunson (Knicks).
—Bay Area News Group, The Mercury News, 16 Feb. 2025
Headed by bass-guitar dynamo and EWF co-founder Verdine White, the current lineup also features two members — singer Philip Bailey and drummer Ralph Johnson — who both came on board in 1972.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 July 2025
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Alex Kirshner, New York Times, 26 July 2025
This indicates that the moon's internal dynamo fluctuated, possibly episodically, rather than just experiencing a slow but gradual decline.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 16 July 2025
Smith’s roster includes former Santa Clara star Jalen Williams (Thunder), all-world athlete Anthony Edwards (Timberwolves) and offensive dynamo Jalen Brunson (Knicks).
—Bay Area News Group, The Mercury News, 16 Feb. 2025
Headed by bass-guitar dynamo and EWF co-founder Verdine White, the current lineup also features two members — singer Philip Bailey and drummer Ralph Johnson — who both came on board in 1972.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dynamo
Noun
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He's seen running through the store and into the parking lot, stabbing a final victim in the crosswalk before being subdued by bystanders, including a man with a licensed pistol.—
John Wisely,
Freep.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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One suspect was armed with an AR-15-style pistol while the other was armed with a handgun, according to police.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
14 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Penn State is the favorite to win the Big Ten this season, a conference that includes powerhouses like Ohio State and Oregon.—
Matthew Schmidt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Aug. 2025
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While balsamic and red wine vinegar are powerhouses in cooking, and white can’t be beat for cleaning and laundry, apple cider vinegar has its own special spot in the kitchen arsenal.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Dynamo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dynamo. Accessed 26 Aug. 2025.
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