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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The volunteer had barely put down the tomato when a small beak poked out from a bush and dashed towards it in an abandoned garden in fire-ravaged southwest France.
From Barron's ● Jul. 30, 2026
Amundson and Zemian’s hopes that their behavior would warrant some leniency were quickly dashed.
From Slate ● Jul. 27, 2026
I dashed cold water on that speculation last March .
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2026
Still, China’s advances dashed any hopes the U.S. held for building an impregnable lead in AI.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 20, 2026
When Rasseem jumped back and let go of the bridle, the camel dashed away, dragging the tower behind it.
From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri
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