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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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 trouble
to make sad
she's always dashed by the failure of her matchmaking efforts
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Recent Examples of dash
New Atlas, 22 Dec. 2024
There's a neat 7.0-inch gauge cluster that gives off sporty vibes and there's a 12.3-inch touchscreen in the center of the dash.
—Matthew MacConnell, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
Nearly a week removed from rushing over the century mark and a score on 18 carries, Gibbs dashed for 139 yards and three touchdowns on 23 rushes versus Minnesota’s defense.
—Kambui Bomani, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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Noun
While its striking appearance makes an immediate impression, the dash 3’s true innovation lies in its versatility.
—New Atlas, 22 Dec. 2024
There's a neat 7.0-inch gauge cluster that gives off sporty vibes and there's a 12.3-inch touchscreen in the center of the dash.
—Matthew MacConnell, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Verb
In the video, the woman opens a door to show fierce wind and snow and Loki instantly dashes outside, sprinting down the porch and into the thick snow.
—Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
Nearly a week removed from rushing over the century mark and a score on 18 carries, Gibbs dashed for 139 yards and three touchdowns on 23 rushes versus Minnesota’s defense.
—Kambui Bomani, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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None of this is news to the people who hold down the fort at the once-insanely-lucrative regional sports networks, a subset of the programming ecosystem that arguably has been clobbered with more frequency and vigor than any other element.Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 10 Jan. 2025
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And taken together, his books reflect the abounding curiosity and vigor that defined his approach to life.Rick Rojas, New York Times, 30 Dec. 2024
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The few oddballs who jogged in public often faced jeering or puzzled looks.Danielle Friedman, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2025
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Red Sox fans will have to jog their memories to remember the newest addition to Boston's pitching staff.Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
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Graphic by Sohail Al-Jamea & David Newcomb The bicycle lane on Stockton Boulevard is barely two feet wide in most places, leaving cyclists a few inches from speeding traffic.Ryan Lillis, Sacramento Bee, 17 Jan. 2025
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Once inaugurated, President Trump can speed things along by gathering the remnants of America’s sleepy and fragmented maritime bureaucracy under the umbrella of an empowered and dynamic maritime leader—in a new Cabinet-level post or a high-level Directorship at the National Security Council.Craig Hooper, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
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Ben was also reported to have a habit of throwing himself back and hitting his head.Stephanie Slifer, CBS News, 17 Jan. 2025
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In 2015, Rhymes was arrested in 2015 on an assault charge after throwing a protein drink at a gym employee.Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 17 Jan. 2025
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In such an event, the booster rocket will splash down in the Gulf of Mexico instead.Michael Kan, PCMAG, 3 Jan. 2025
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For her recreation, Roan maintained the integrity of the source material, bravely committing to the bit as purple icy sludge sails into view from off camera and splashes her in the face.Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 2 Jan. 2025
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Scientists who study the vaccines are deeply troubled by these statements.Will Stone, NPR, 16 Jan. 2025
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Roosevelt was deeply troubled by the rise of autocracy in Germany and felt that economic hardship had contributed to the demise of constitutional democracies.Katherine Tai, Foreign Affairs, 9 Jan. 2025
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Then factor in your activity level (from sedentary to very active) to estimate your total daily energy expenditure (TDEE)—the calories needed to maintain your current weight.David Faris, Newsweek, 18 Jan. 2025
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He is praised for his energy and leadership savvy and coached San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy for four years at Iowa State.Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 18 Jan. 2025
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Our Beau excitedly trots to my daughter's room daily looking for his sister and has for two years.John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 13 Jan. 2025
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Once the rear door opened, dozens of cattle trotted down the wooden shoot, leaving behind a few stragglers in need of extra encouragement.Megan Ulu-Lani Boyanton, The Denver Post, 30 Dec. 2024
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“Dash.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dash. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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