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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 stage again featured the hugely popular uphill climb through the Montmartre district, a sharp 1-kilometer dash which riders tackle three times before finishing on the Champs-Élysées. — ABC News, 26 July 2026 Noah Lyles took the world lead in securing the national championship in the 100-meter dash. — Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 25 July 2026
Verb
Her summer dreams are dashed when she’s rejected from Wharton’s course. — Kenneal Patterson, Vanity Fair, 27 July 2026 And not long after, Piastri suffered a gearbox issue that forced him to retire while running in second with only 13 laps to go, dashing any hopes of a podium finish. — Yara Elshebiny, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026 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
  • In the same way that London is more than just red buses, black cabs, and a rather large parliamentary clock, England is more than just the vigor of London.
    — Katie Silcox, Vogue, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Hao-Yu Lee, a Harris trade acquisition for Michael Lorenzen at the 2023 deadline, has helped inject life and vigor into the lineup.
    — Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of vigor
Verb
  • In the first game of this series, Jorbit Vivas jogged in to pitch for the Nationals with his team up by 21.
    — Jayson Stark, New York Times, 31 July 2026
  • Producer Cameron Mackintosh jogged out onto the stage, thanking those onstage for being a part of the musical’s generational legacy.
    — Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 30 July 2026
Definition of jog
Verb
  • The range reflects the uncertainties around factors like how fast the ice melts off the landmass of Antarctica, which is sped up by the warming permafrost, said Obeysekera.
    — Denise Hruby, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
  • The delay comes as speeding remains a leading factor in traffic crashes across California.
    — Kristine Lazar, CBS News, 31 July 2026
Definition of speed
Verb
  • But Daemon gets thrown from the saddle, and Caraxes allows Sheepstealer to escape or at least to slink off into the woods to die alone.
    — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 3 Aug. 2026
  • By the time all was said and done, Prielipp had walked three, including one with the bases loaded, and had thrown 35 pitches.
    — Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of throw
Verb
  • Brighton splashed £30million on then 18-year-old Kostoulas from Olympiacos in his homeland during last year’s summer window.
    — Andy Naylor, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Emily in Paris chronicles the birth of an influencer, regularly splashing Emily’s Instagram posts and growing follower count across the screen.
    — Judy Berman, Time, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of splash
Verb
  • Experts were troubled that the organization spent so much on Adams and his mother.
    — Kali Bomeli, ProPublica, 28 July 2026
  • While markets have always been troubled by political influences, the politicization of economic and social life has recently increased dramatically.
    — Steve H. Hanke, Fortune, 27 July 2026
Definition of trouble
Noun
  • Scientists are curious about the sun's inner workings to better track massive bursts of energy called coronal mass ejections that can hurl toward Earth.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Saudi energy infrastructure has been the target of Iranian attacks, and the uncertainty over the status of the Strait of Hormuz has had a dramatic effect on the movement – and price – of oil drilled in the Middle East.
    — Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of energy
Verb
  • Netflix’s teen adventure mystery will kick off one last globe-trotting treasure hunt on August 20.
    — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 29 July 2026
  • But its founding family’s artistic, globe-trotting descendants have mostly stayed out of the business—and some have visibly wrestled with what that oil money has meant.
    — Jordan Blum, Fortune, 24 July 2026
Definition of trot

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