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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Therefore Higgo, who said he dashed to the tee but was only captured on camera casually walking as he arrived, received a general penalty of two shots.
From BBC • May 14, 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
—U.S. equity indexes all fell premarket as the collapse of peace talks dashed optimism that had pushed stocks to their best one-week performance since November last year.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026
But despite his overnight stardom, hopes were instantly dashed after the tattoo came to light.
From Slate • Apr. 13, 2026
Dobrynya dashed to where his sword lay in the loam beneath the tree.
From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack
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