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noun

Definition of dashnext
as in vigor
active strength of body or mind the cavalry officer's dash and enthusiasm inspired his men to follow him into battle

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dash

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verb

ˈdash How to pronounce dash (audio)
1
as in to jog
to go at a pace faster than a walk one sprinter dashed to the finish line in record-breaking time

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as in to speed
to proceed or move quickly we dashed about in a panic, trying to get everything organized before the guests were scheduled to arrive

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as in to throw
to send through the air especially with a quick forward motion of the arm she dashed water in his face in an attempt to wake him up

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as in to splash
to wet or soil by striking with something liquid or mushy our clothes were dashed with the mud of passing cars

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as in to sprinkle
to cause (something liquid or mushy) to move along in sheets a sudden jolt dashed the hot coffee onto the driver's lap

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as in to trouble
to make sad she's always dashed by the failure of her matchmaking efforts

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Recent Examples of dash
Noun
The final approval came with a dash of last-second intrigue, after a Federal Bureau of Prisons attorney asked Gonzalez Rogers for more time to renegotiate two sentences in the 43-page agreement. — Jakob Rodgers, The Mercury News, 26 Feb. 2025 Emma Stone, Ke Huy Quan and Daniel Kaluuya nailed the assignment in recent years, giving speeches that struck an endearing balance of humor and sincerity, but always with a dash of the unexpected. — Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 26 Feb. 2025
Verb
Surveillance video later shared online shows a man in a dark-colored Nike sweatshirt flashing a small smirk before snatching the cage and dashing out the door. — Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 18 Feb. 2025 Catch up fast: Hopes of an early 2025 debut were dashed after the state scrapped plans for an earlier preapproval process for social equity applicants amid a court challenge. — Torey Van Oot, Axios, 18 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for dash
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dash
  1. vigor
  2. jog
  3. speed
  4. throw
  5. splash
  6. trouble
  7. energy
  8. trot
Noun
  • Diane von Furstenberg: Woman Before Fashion builds on that work with new vigor and a new dimension - the creative energy and conquering spirit of one extraordinary woman.
    — Tom Teicholz, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
  • Such pruning renews plant vigor and encourages new healthy shoots.
    — Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 1 Mar. 2025
Definition of vigor
Verb
  • Zuckerberg has studied Mandarin, met with China's propaganda chief, and posted photos of himself jogging through Beijing's Tiananmen Square in heavy smog.
    — Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025
  • Rachel Morin, a 37-year-old mother of five, was brutally murdered while jogging on a trail in nearby Bel Air.
    — Baltimore Sun Editorial Board, Baltimore Sun, 6 Mar. 2025
Definition of jog
Verb
  • One other handy benefit is that the AI can potentially do the processing in parallel and radically speed up the time needed to get you an answer.
    — Lance Eliot, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
  • Buffy Wicks said lawmakers will soon see 20 bills to speed up housing construction, along with more on energy, water and transit.
    — Ben Christopher, Orange County Register, 6 Mar. 2025
Definition of speed
Verb
  • As a senior, Williams threw two consecutive no-hitters at Cape Fear High.
    — Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
  • Taylor and Salley throw accusations back and forth when Taylor shares an update on her near future, much to Shep’s surprise.
    — Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 18 Mar. 2025
Definition of throw
Verb
  • The difference maker is weather sealing—the WR version of the lens includes internal seals that protect it from dust and splash ingress, and includes a fluorine coat on the front element that makes the glass easier to clean.
    — PCMAG, PCMAG, 5 Mar. 2025
  • Chalamet, 29, wore a custom Givenchy butter yellow suit that consisted of a collared button-up shirt, double-breasted blazer and trousers splashed in a bright pastel hue.
    — Justine Fisher, People.com, 3 Mar. 2025
Definition of splash
Verb
  • And that should trouble us all who still believe in the dwindling promise and ideals of the United States of America.
    — Dan Perry, Newsweek, 28 Feb. 2025
  • The bigger picture is on the grandest scale imaginable — next month’s Carabao Cup final and a 56-year yearning for major silverware — and the smaller is opponents who have troubled Newcastle more than any other post-takeover.
    — Chris Waugh, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
Definition of trouble
Noun
  • The administration tried to freeze funding that Joe Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act directed to clean energy, turning that particular clock back to 2022.
    — Zoë Schlanger, The Atlantic, 7 Mar. 2025
  • Then Curry got hot, and the Warriors fed off his energy.
    — C.J. Holmes, New York Daily News, 7 Mar. 2025
Definition of energy
Verb
  • Nash was undeterred, trotting over curbs, between cars, across medians and through the McDonald’s drive-thru, video shows.
    — Mark Price, Miami Herald, 7 Feb. 2025
  • And one dog joined in the bird flock: The beloved Hector bag, in mini, baguette and regular sizes, trotted down the runway on multiple looks as well.
    — Anika Reed, USA TODAY, 12 Feb. 2025
Definition of trot

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