dashed
1 Americanadjective
adjective
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Origin of dashed1
First recorded in 1640–50; dash 1 + -ed 2
Origin of dashed2
Example Sentences
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The surprisingly strong job growth dashed hopes for an interest-rate reduction and raised the possibility of a rate hike instead.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
The escalation in attacks on Monday dashed optimism among investors who had been hoping for an imminent peace deal to end the war in Iran.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026
Hopes for a celebration in Edinburgh dashed - there was disappointment among fans who had been watching the game in capital.
From BBC • May 16, 2026
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
“I’ll see to Belle,” I blurt, dashing out as quickly as Father dashed in.
From "Will’s Race for Home" by Jewell Parker Rhodes
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