as in adventurous
inclined or willing to take risks
the dashing heroes in stories about the American West
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as in trotting
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 hurrying
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 throwing
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 splashing
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 depressing
to make sad
she's always dashed by the failure of her matchmaking efforts
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Recent Examples of dashing
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2026
Meanwhile, Jack looked dashing in a navy-blue suit and white button-down shirt.
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Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
Jenna Schweikert,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
Twice, Ryan Ward, the next batter, grounded into a double play, dashing any momentum.
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Liana Handler,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2026
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In simple terms, his mother and her second husband had raised him an an upper-class Brit, hence his easy entree into London’s theater scene and his ability to cut a dashing path.
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Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2026
Meanwhile, Jack looked dashing in a navy-blue suit and white button-down shirt.
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Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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The Illinois Department of Corrections is officially planning to rebuild both Logan and Stateville correctional centers in Crest Hill, dashing locals' hopes that the state would rebuild Logan at its current Lincoln location.
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Jenna Schweikert,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
Twice, Ryan Ward, the next batter, grounded into a double play, dashing any momentum.
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Liana Handler,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2026
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As for cosmic weather this week, the planets align on June 28, igniting our adventurous spirits and libidos, eager to live life in the moment and sojourn onward!
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More adventurous travelers should also make a point to explore nearby Seven Bends State Park or hike up to the Woodstock Tower.
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Cesare Attolini was in an escapist mood for spring, taking cues from safari explorations and the European chic riviera destinations to provide the globe-trotting wealthy pack a wardrobe befitting different latitudes.
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The globe-trotting Jordana Brewster spent her childhood living between London, Rio de Janeiro, and New York City.
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Set over the course of eight years (including the lockdown period during COVID), Herry’s film unfolds fluidly, neither hurrying scenes up unnecessarily, nor lingering too long on any incident.
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No point hurrying toward a resolution that was always receding.
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The game featured two of baseball's best and hardest-throwing pitchers in Burns and Misiorowski.
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Players will be hopping, throwing, rolling, shooting and more in a broad test of their reflexes.
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As extreme heat hits Boston, residents are finding ways to stay cool, from splashing in Frog Pond to stocking up on water at Fenway Park, while city officials and utility crews urge people to take precautions.
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After all that digging and splashing, a muddy dog still has to come back inside.
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The problem is that too many teachers are failing to motivate students, and the peer effect can go both ways, depressing student achievement in places where ambition isn’t valued.
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Problem properties can create economic and fiscal challenges, including depressing neighboring property values, straining fire and police resources and increasing the risk of arson and violent crime.
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Looking back to 2017, Pippa Middleton attended day seven of the championships in a daring look that deserves a second glance.
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No genre of art requires more daring.
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Nearby in Tribeca the same day, Kelce was spotted jogging solo through the streets.
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Kelce apparently also is in New York, as a fan shared a photo said to be of him jogging.
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“Dashing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dashing. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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