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
This process, called the solar dynamo, operates deep below the surface.
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Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 1 Feb. 2026
Also absent was Cammy Devlin, the midfield dynamo powering Hearts.
—Michael Walker, New York Times, 26 Jan. 2026
Unfortunately for him, Cooper is a 16-year-old awards-circuit dynamo who has this award pretty much locked down.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 9 Jan. 2026
The 4-foot-7 dynamo needed a lift to ascend to the top of the podium.
—Sharyn Alfonsi, CBS News, 5 Jan. 2026
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Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 1 Feb. 2026
Also absent was Cammy Devlin, the midfield dynamo powering Hearts.
—Michael Walker, New York Times, 26 Jan. 2026
Unfortunately for him, Cooper is a 16-year-old awards-circuit dynamo who has this award pretty much locked down.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 9 Jan. 2026
The 4-foot-7 dynamo needed a lift to ascend to the top of the podium.
—Sharyn Alfonsi, CBS News, 5 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for dynamo
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dynamo
Noun
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The gun, a Micro Draco pistol, was allegedly purchased at Clements' direction and was loaded with 17 rounds when police recovered it.—
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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Surveillance video obtained by the Daily News shows a man exiting an SUV and approaching a white sedan with his pistol drawn.—
Roni Jacobson,
New York Daily News,
17 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The Johnnies opened a 17-point cushion in the first half and took two of three meetings this season between the conference powerhouses.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
14 Mar. 2026
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The show has interesting themes and a powerhouse performance from Michelle Pfeiffer.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Dynamo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dynamo. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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