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as in trotted
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 hurried
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 threw
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 splattered
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 depressed
to make sad
she's always dashed by the failure of her matchmaking efforts
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Recent Examples of dashed
However, their title hopes were dashed in a 45-19 blowout loss to Arizona State.
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David Faris, Newsweek, 28 Dec. 2024
That loss dashed any hopes of a College Football Playoff berth and knocked them out of the top 25.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 28 Dec. 2024
Horvath faked a handoff, dashed into the open field and took off for a 95-yard touchdown.
—Ryan Canfield, Fox News, 27 Dec. 2024
With their postseason chances dashed, Dallas still managed to defeat the Buccaneers, finishing their regular season with a 7-8 record and winning four of their last five games.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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David Faris, Newsweek, 28 Dec. 2024
That loss dashed any hopes of a College Football Playoff berth and knocked them out of the top 25.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 28 Dec. 2024
Horvath faked a handoff, dashed into the open field and took off for a 95-yard touchdown.
—Ryan Canfield, Fox News, 27 Dec. 2024
With their postseason chances dashed, Dallas still managed to defeat the Buccaneers, finishing their regular season with a 7-8 record and winning four of their last five games.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dashed
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This drama is so beautifully stylized that even the blood splattered on characters’ faces looks like a glossy decoration.—
Joan MacDonald,
Forbes,
13 Dec. 2024
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The tangle of soft noodles that hit the table in a black bowl splattered with butter signaled something else entirely.—
Lyndsay C. Green,
Detroit Free Press,
2 June 2024
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One side of the 15-story Residence Inn by Marriott is splashed in bright orange, red and yellow paint depicting a portrait of country singer and songwriter Johnny Cash.—
Hanh Truong,
Sacramento Bee,
2 Jan. 2025
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In its June 6 launch, the booster and second stage splashed down, intact, in the Gulf of Mexico and Indian Ocean respectively.—
Bryan Walsh,
Vox,
30 Dec. 2024
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Steam's recommendation algorithm noticed, and tossed 2021's Fights in Tight Spaces at me.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
27 Dec. 2024
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In Hampton this summer, Tucker tossed pink and yellow petals into the Chesapeake Bay to honor African ancestors brought to Virginia centuries ago.—
Deborah Barfield Berry,
USA TODAY,
26 Dec. 2024
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There are six monochrome colors to choose from, and the good news for shoppers who find that their pants tend to run too short or too long is that each colorway has the option to choose between a 31- or 29-inch inseam.—
Annita Katee,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Jan. 2025
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Mangione's case will run parallel to federal charges, which carry the possibility of the death penalty.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
24 Dec. 2024
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Queen scored 17 points and, with Orlando clinging to a one-point lead with 12 seconds remaining, hurled a pass to da Silva in the left corner.—
Josh Robbins,
The Athletic,
24 Dec. 2024
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At another nearby grove, settlers hurled stones, injuring one of the Palestinian pickers.—
Gershom Gorenberg,
The Atlantic,
19 Dec. 2024
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Kick-off times at the Copa America — which ran from June 20 to July 14 at 14 venues across the United States — were at 6pm, 7pm, 8pm and 9pm ET (11pm, 12am, 1am and 2am GMT).—
Sam Joseph,
The Athletic,
30 Jan. 2025
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The film, which runs more than 2-1/2 hours, was produced by Simon Fisher, Steven Kofsky, Michael Marto, Omar Saab and John Featherstone.—
Paul Grein,
Billboard,
29 Jan. 2025
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They were presumed dead, flung along with countless others into the mass graves dug across the country.—
Jon Lee Anderson,
The New Yorker,
30 Dec. 2024
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The mind reels at the musical darts that the late Phil Ochs could have flung in the direction of the person who’s about to re-enter the White House.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
22 Dec. 2024
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The business community is also bracing for potential impacts, with some worried that the new tolls could discourage shoppers and visitors, potentially leading to reduced foot traffic and sales in the affected areas.—
Jack Kelly,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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Overall, the stock market had a strong 2024, even as Americans worried about the economy.—
Lev Akabas,
Sportico.com,
5 Jan. 2025
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“Dashed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dashed. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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