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
Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 2 Nov. 2024
But that scenario seems far less likely and immensely less taxing than City of Troy just reaching over to the dash and flicking on his afterburners, as his daddy so often did.
—Guy Martin, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
Bill Desowitz, IndieWire, 17 Oct. 2024
However, whatever ambition Newsom may have had if Joe Biden bowed out this year was dashed when Democratic leaders immediately anointed Harris as the substitute.
—Dan Walters, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
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Fernet Branca 1 dash Peychaud’s Bitters 1 dash orange bitters
Add all ingredients to a mixing glass with ice and stir well for 15 to 20 seconds.
—Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 2 Nov. 2024
But that scenario seems far less likely and immensely less taxing than City of Troy just reaching over to the dash and flicking on his afterburners, as his daddy so often did.
—Guy Martin, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
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Moon befriends a lost girl named Luna in his attempts to escape the bustling city (including flying chases and dashing through the subway).
—Bill Desowitz, IndieWire, 17 Oct. 2024
However, whatever ambition Newsom may have had if Joe Biden bowed out this year was dashed when Democratic leaders immediately anointed Harris as the substitute.
—Dan Walters, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
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The firm has been betting on the South with even greater vigor since 2021, when Morali became CEO and Nicole was made president.Monica Hunter-Hart, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024
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Neither are refuted or corrected with the same vigor and enthusiasm seen when the seed of scandal is first set.Ben Travers, IndieWire, 25 Oct. 2024
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Former Free Press copy editor Reid Creager also recalls a kindness from Laughlin — one that involved her house in Dearborn and a resupply of libations, fetched by someone who lived close enough to jog home for it.Neal Rubin, Detroit Free Press, 19 Oct. 2024
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Security surveillance video showed two hooded men jogging up to the home before the slaying.Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2024
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Keep them away from any fruits and vegetables that naturally emit ethylene, a gas that speeds up ripening of anything in their orbit.Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 22 Nov. 2024
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Formula 1 is speeding back to Las Vegas this weekend, and prolific Dutchman Max Verstappen—who holds a 62-point lead over Lando Norris—could wrap up his fourth straight championship.Nasha Smith, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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However, both stars have thrown their support behind Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande taking up the mantle of the magically talented enemies-turned-friends in the movie.Megan McCluskey, TIME, 22 Nov. 2024
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Higgins didn’t just reflect on her career but also made a powerful call to action for the Australian music industry, throwing her support behind homegrown artists.Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 22 Nov. 2024
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And to match her undefeated record, the city went especially big with signage for the Eras Tour dates – like, six-figure investment and 350-feet big – including a 34-story decal of the pop star (approved by Swift’s team) splashed across the JW Marriott, Indy’s largest hotel.Katie Atkinson, Billboard, 31 Oct. 2024
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Photos and videos of her face were splashed across social media platforms and picked up by 24-hour news cycles, leading millions across the country to tune in for updates from law enforcement agencies investigating her disappearance.Natalie Wilson and Derrica Wilson, Essence, 30 Oct. 2024
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Banning the default search deals that Google now pays more than $26 billion annually to maintain was one of the main practices that troubled Mehta in his ruling.Michael Liedtke, Los Angeles Times, 21 Nov. 2024
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The stepmom explains that Jake and Susan's relationship was troubled throughout the pregnancy with Jenna, and the couple ultimately separated, divorcing before their daughter turned 2.Angela Andaloro, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
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And also just on a personal level, Kaley is such a wonderful person and brings such an infectious energy on set and really took me in.Glenn Garner, Deadline, 22 Nov. 2024
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Warmer waters send more moisture and energy into the atmosphere, triggering wetter conditions in many areas and supercharging the Pacific hurricane season.Hayleigh Evans, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
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What an absolute joy to see a pack of motley mutts trotting around St. Ann’s Warehouse, promenaded by everyone from Sandra Bernhard to Naomi Fry wearing matching toile puffers and beaded poop bag carriers.Laia Garcia-Furtado, Vogue, 12 Sep. 2024
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That was why the warriors Spotted Tail, Long Chin and Red Leaf trotted on their horses into Fort Laramie a few weeks later.Tim Madigan, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Oct. 2024
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“Dash.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dash. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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