as in dynamo
a very energetic person
a real pistol, she dances rings around the other performers
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Recent Examples of pistol
Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 June 2025
Officers pursued, finding a ballistic vest, handgun magazines, a flashlight, face mask and Beretta 92 9mm pistol along the way.
—Stephen Swanson, CBS News, 20 June 2025
Those weapons included an AR-style pistol with an empty 60-round drum magazine, a Glock handgun and a black and tan AR-style pistol.
—Sam Charles, Chicago Tribune, 17 June 2025
Law enforcement agents recovered several AK-style firearms from the suspect’s vehicle, and he was believed to still be armed with a pistol, a person familiar with the matter told the AP.
—Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 15 June 2025
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Gonzales picked up a pistol that was on the bed and waved it around.
—Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 June 2025
Officers pursued, finding a ballistic vest, handgun magazines, a flashlight, face mask and Beretta 92 9mm pistol along the way.
—Stephen Swanson, CBS News, 20 June 2025
Those weapons included an AR-style pistol with an empty 60-round drum magazine, a Glock handgun and a black and tan AR-style pistol.
—Sam Charles, Chicago Tribune, 17 June 2025
Law enforcement agents recovered several AK-style firearms from the suspect’s vehicle, and he was believed to still be armed with a pistol, a person familiar with the matter told the AP.
—Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 15 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pistol
dynamo
Noun
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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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Stop the Insanity: Finding Susan Powter gives the dynamo the chance to reconnect with her tribe, ensuring that her story and message aren’t consigned to obscurity.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
24 June 2025
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“Pistol.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pistol. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.
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