as in pistol
a very energetic person
a dynamo who barely needs to sleep, or so it seems
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To be sure, Walz is hardly a dynamo who will guarantee Democrats’ fortunes.
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Philip Elliott, TIME, 6 Aug. 2024
Morant, a high-flying above-the-rim phenom and a full-court dynamo when available, made an instant impact during his debut pro season in 2019-20, as the No. 2 pick in the draft.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 9 July 2024
The subway is an economic dynamo that has long-term positive effects for the entire metro area.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 7 July 2024
This study aimed to prove that the dynamo actually begins near the sun's surface.
—Julia Gomez, USA TODAY, 24 May 2024
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Philip Elliott, TIME, 6 Aug. 2024
Morant, a high-flying above-the-rim phenom and a full-court dynamo when available, made an instant impact during his debut pro season in 2019-20, as the No. 2 pick in the draft.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 9 July 2024
The subway is an economic dynamo that has long-term positive effects for the entire metro area.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 7 July 2024
This study aimed to prove that the dynamo actually begins near the sun's surface.
—Julia Gomez, USA TODAY, 24 May 2024
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“Dynamo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dynamo. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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