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
Attacking midfielder Pep Biel is Charlotte’s leading scorer, a 137-pound dynamo who should return Saturday night from injury.
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Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 11 Sep. 2025
However, there are aliens sent to Earth to locate Stitch — as well as human authorities — each of which threatens to break up furry dynamo and his newfound family.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
The 5-foot-5 dynamo carries an impressive resume into her senior season.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 16 Aug. 2025
True to her word, this seemingly tireless San Diego dynamo is at work on several fronts.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Aug. 2025
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Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 11 Sep. 2025
However, there are aliens sent to Earth to locate Stitch — as well as human authorities — each of which threatens to break up furry dynamo and his newfound family.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
The 5-foot-5 dynamo carries an impressive resume into her senior season.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 16 Aug. 2025
True to her word, this seemingly tireless San Diego dynamo is at work on several fronts.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dynamo
Noun
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On Wednesday, Castro’s office said 113 people had been arrested, 10 teenagers were detained and authorities seized 91 rifles, 29 pistols, 14 explosive devices and one ton of cocaine.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
30 Oct. 2025
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After Hedda burns Lovborg’s manuscript and Lovborg is shot by a pistol accidentally going off in her own hand (a gun gifted to her by Hedda, one of General Gabler’s ornate firearms), Tesman and Thea team up to attempt to rewrite Lovborg’s manuscript by hand.—
Rory Doherty,
Time,
29 Oct. 2025
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And unlike pricier Dyson or Shark models, this lightweight powerhouse covers all the same bases for $150—now 25% off ahead of Black Friday.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Oct. 2025
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Not That Deep Tour — an electric, celebratory energy that weaves in her new dance-pop bangers with her enduring hits and signature powerhouse vocals, guaranteeing that everyone will be on their feet dancing the entire show.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Dynamo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dynamo. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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