dashed
1 Americanadjective
adjective
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of dashed1
First recorded in 1640–50; dash 1 + -ed 2
Origin of dashed2
Example Sentences
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A large U.S. delegation arrived with high hopes that were abruptly dashed, according to four sources who attended the talks.
From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026
The size of deals overall has dashed higher.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026
But despite his overnight stardom, hopes were instantly dashed after the tattoo came to light.
From Slate • Apr. 13, 2026
In Iran, a brief spell of hope that talks would end the hostilities between the long-time foes were quickly dashed.
From Barron's • Apr. 12, 2026
They dashed through the stacks, past the magazine section where Katherine had hidden before, past the nonfiction shelves with all the thick books about taxes.
From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
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