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"worried" ], "antonyms":[ "unadventurous", "unenterprising" ] }, "to go at a pace faster than a walk":{ "examples":[ "one sprinter dashed to the finish line in record-breaking time" ], "synonyms":[ "galloping", "jogging", "running", "scampering", "sprinting", "tripping", "trotting" ], "near synonyms":[ "bounding", "cantering", "leaping", "loping", "shagging", "skipping", "springing", "barreling", "barrelling", "belting", "blasting", "blazing", "blowing", "bolting", "bombing", "bowling", "breezing", "bustling", "buzzing", "cannonballing", "careening", "coursing", "footing (it)", "haring", "hastening", "hoofing (it)", "hotfooting (it)", "humping", "hurling", "hurrying", "hurtling", "hustling", "hying", "hieing", "jetting", "legging (it)", "pelting", "racing", "ramming", "ripping", "rocketing", "rushing", "rustling", "shooting", "speeding", "tearing", "whirling", "whisking", "zipping", "zooming", "nipping", "pattering", "scooting", "scurrying", "scuttling", "stepping (along)" ], "near antonyms":[ "ambling", "sauntering", "shambling", "shuffling", "strolling", "crawling", "creeping", "dallying", "dawdling", "dillydallying", "dragging", "lagging", "lingering", "loitering", "poking", "tarrying", "lumbering", "plodding", "trudging", "hobbling", "limping" ], "antonyms":[] }, "to proceed or move quickly":{ "examples":[ "we dashed about in a panic, trying to get everything organized before the guests were scheduled to arrive" ], "synonyms":[ "barreling", "barrelling", "belting", "blasting", "blazing", "blowing", "bolting", "bombing", "bowling", "breezing", "bundling", "bustling", "buzzing", "cannonballing", "careening", "careering", "chasing", "coursing", "cracking (on)", "driving", "flying", "haring", "hastening", "highballing", "hotfooting (it)", "humping", "hurling", "hurrying", "hurtling", "hustling", "hying", "hieing", "jetting", "jumping", "motoring", "nipping", "pelting", "racing", "ramming", "ripping", "rocketing", "running", "rushing", "rustling", "scooting", "scurrying", "scuttling", "shooting", "speeding", "stepping", "tearing", "traveling", "travelling", "trotting", "whirling", "whisking", "zipping", "zooming" ], "near synonyms":[ "beetling", "darting", "flitting", "scampering", "scudding", "scuffling", "stampeding", "streaking", "whizzing", "galloping", "jogging", "sprinting", "accelerating", "quickening", "stepping out", "catching up", "fast-forwarding", "outpacing", "outrunning", "outstripping", "overtaking", "arrowing", "beelining" ], "near antonyms":[ "dallying", "dawdling", "dillydallying", "dragging", "hanging (around or out)", "lagging", "lingering", "loitering", "poking", "tarrying", "ambling", "lumbering", "plodding", "sauntering", "shuffling", "strolling", "decelerating", "slowing (down or up)" ], "antonyms":[ "crawling", "creeping", "poking" ] }, "to send through the air especially with a quick forward motion of the arm":{ "examples":[ "she dashed water in his face in an attempt to wake him up" ], "synonyms":[ "casting", "catapulting", "chucking", "firing", "flinging", "heaving", "hurling", "hurtling", "launching", "lobbing", "lofting", "pegging", "pelting", "pitching", "slinging", "throwing", "tossing" ], "near synonyms":[ "bowling", "darting", "flipping", "gunning", "hooking", "passing", "rolling", "shooting", "bucking", "ejecting", "impelling", "precipitating", "projecting", "propelling", "rifling", "thrusting" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "to wet or soil by striking with something liquid or mushy":{ "examples":[ "our clothes were dashed with the mud of passing cars" ], "synonyms":[ "bespattering", "plashing", "spattering", "splashing", "splattering" ], "near synonyms":[ "drenching", "drowning", "impregnating", "saturating", "soaking", "sopping", "sousing", "steeping", "bathing", "dousing", "dowsing", "washing", "watering", "slopping", "slushing", "spraying", "sprinkling", "squirting" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "to cause (something liquid or mushy) to move along in sheets":{ 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"invigorating", "assuring", "comforting", "consoling", "reassuring", "solacing", "soothing", "exciting", "inspiring", "stimulating", "elating", "exhilarating", "encouraging", "heartening", "delighting", "gratifying", "pleasing", "boosting", "elevating", "lifting", "uplifting" ], "antonyms":[ "brightening", "buoying", "cheering (up)", "gladdening", "lightening", "rejoicing" ] }, "type":[ "adjective", "verb" ] }, "dashes":{ "to go at a pace faster than a walk":{ "examples":[ "one sprinter dashed to the finish line in record-breaking time" ], "synonyms":[ "gallops", "jogs", "runs", "scampers", "sprints", "trips", "trots" ], "near synonyms":[ "bounds", "canters", "leaps", "lopes", "shags", "skips", "springs", "barrels", "belts", "blasts", "blazes", "blows", "bolts", "bombs", "bowls", "breezes", "bustles", "buzzes", "cannonballs", "careens", "courses", "foots (it)", "hares", "hastens", "hies", "hoofs (it)", "hotfoots (it)", "humps", "hurls", "hurries", "hurtles", "hustles", "jets", "legs (it)", "pelts", "races", "rams", "rips", "rockets", "rushes", "rustles", "shoots", "speeds", "tears", "whirls", "whisks", "zips", "zooms", "nips", "patters", "scoots", "scurries", "scuttles", "steps (along)" ], "near antonyms":[ "ambles", "saunters", "shambles", "shuffles", "strolls", "crawls", "creeps", "dallies", "dawdles", "dillydallies", "drags", "lags", "lingers", "loiters", "pokes", "tarries", "lumbers", "plods", "trudges", "hobbles", "limps" ], "antonyms":[] }, "to proceed or move quickly":{ "examples":[ "we dashed about in a panic, trying to get everything organized before the guests were scheduled to arrive" ], "synonyms":[ "barrels", "belts", "blasts", "blazes", "blows", "bolts", "bombs", "bowls", "breezes", "bundles", "bustles", "buzzes", "cannonballs", "careens", "careers", "chases", "courses", "cracks (on)", "drives", "flies", "hares", "hastens", "hies", "highballs", "hotfoots (it)", "humps", "hurls", "hurries", "hurtles", "hustles", "jets", "jumps", "motors", "nips", "pelts", "races", "rams", "rips", "rockets", "runs", "rushes", "rustles", "scoots", "scurries", "scuttles", "shoots", "speeds", "steps", "tears", "travels", "trots", "whirls", "whisks", "zips", "zooms" ], "near synonyms":[ "beetles", "darts", "flits", "scampers", "scuds", "scuffles", "stampedes", "streaks", "whizzes", "gallops", "jogs", "sprints", "accelerates", "quickens", "steps out", "catches up", "fast-forwards", "outpaces", "outruns", "outstrips", "overtakes", "arrows", "beelines" ], "near antonyms":[ "dallies", "dawdles", "dillydallies", "drags", "hangs (around or out)", "lags", "lingers", "loiters", "pokes", "tarries", "ambles", "lumbers", "plods", "saunters", "shuffles", "strolls", "decelerates", "slows (down or up)" ], "antonyms":[ "crawls", "creeps", "pokes" ] }, "to send through the air especially with a quick forward motion of the arm":{ "examples":[ "she dashed water in his face in an attempt to wake him up" ], "synonyms":[ "casts", "catapults", "chucks", "fires", "flings", "heaves", "hurls", "hurtles", "launches", "lobs", "lofts", "pegs", "pelts", "pitches", "slings", "throws", "tosses" ], "near synonyms":[ "bowls", "darts", "flips", "guns", "hooks", "passes", "rolls", "shoots", "bucks", "ejects", "impels", "precipitates", "projects", "propels", "rifles", "thrusts" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "to wet or soil by striking with something liquid or mushy":{ "examples":[ "our clothes were dashed with the mud of passing cars" ], "synonyms":[ "bespatters", "plashes", "spatters", "splashes", "splatters" ], "near synonyms":[ "drenches", "drowns", "impregnates", "saturates", "soaks", "sops", "souses", "steeps", "bathes", "douses", "dowses", "washes", "waters", "slops", "slushes", "sprays", "sprinkles", "squirts" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "to cause (something liquid or mushy) to move along in sheets":{ "examples":[ "a sudden jolt dashed the hot coffee onto the driver's lap" ], "synonyms":[ "slops", "sloshes", "spatters", "splashes", "swashes" ], "near synonyms":[ "dabbles", "laps", "plashes", "washes", "sprays", "sprinkles", "spritzes", "squirts" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "to make sad":{ "examples":[ "she's always dashed by the failure of her matchmaking efforts" ], "synonyms":[ "bums (out)", "burdens", "dejects", "depresses", "gets down", "oppresses", "saddens", "weighs down" ], "near synonyms":[ "ails", "distresses", "troubles", "afflicts", "torments", "tortures", "daunts", "demoralizes", "discourages", "disheartens", "dismays", "dispirits", "unnerves", "agitates", "bothers", "concerns", "discomforts", "discomposes", "disquiets", "disturbs", "exercises", "freaks (out)", "perturbs", "undoes", "unhinges", "unsettles", "upsets", "worries" ], "near antonyms":[ "animates", "enlivens", "invigorates", "assures", "comforts", "consoles", "reassures", "solaces", "soothes", "excites", "inspires", "stimulates", "elates", "exhilarates", "encourages", "heartens", "delights", "gratifies", "pleases", "boosts", "elevates", "lifts", "uplifts" ], "antonyms":[ "brightens", "buoys", "cheers (up)", "gladdens", "lightens", "rejoices" ] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "dash (off)":{ "as in cobble (together or up)":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "cobble (together or up)", "concoct", "contrive", "cook (up)", "devise", "fabricate", "hatch", "invent", "make up", "manufacture", "think (up)", "ad-lib", "clap (together or up)", "extemporize", "fake", "improvise" ], "near antonyms":[ "arrange", "lay", "prepare", "ready", "consider", "contemplate", "ponder", "study", "exercise", "practice", "practise", "rehearse" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "dastardly":{ "having or showing a shameful lack of courage":{ "examples":[ "his dastardly conduct in a critical moment haunted him for the rest of his life" ], "synonyms":[ "chicken", "chicken-livered", "chickenhearted", "cowardly", "craven", "gutless", "lily-livered", "milk-livered", "poltroon", "pusillanimous", "recreant", "spineless", "unheroic", "yellow" ], "near synonyms":[ "diffident", "fainthearted", "fearful", "timid", "timorous", "afraid", "frightened", "scared", "careful", "cautious", "wary", "bashful", "coy", "shy", "feeble", "soft", "unmanly", "weak" ], "near antonyms":[ "audacious", "bold", "brazen", "cheeky", "nervy", "plucky", "spirited", "spunky", "determined", "resolute" ], "antonyms":[ "brave", "courageous", "daring", "dauntless", "doughty", "fearless", "gallant", "greathearted", "gutsy", "hardy", "heroic", "heroical", "intrepid", "lionhearted", "stalwart", "stout", "stouthearted", "valiant", "valorous" ] }, "type":[ "adjective" ] }, "dashed":{ "to go at a pace faster than a walk":{ "examples":[ "one sprinter dashed to the finish line in record-breaking time" ], "synonyms":[ "galloped", "jogged", "ran", "run", "scampered", "sprinted", "tripped", "trotted" ], "near synonyms":[ "bounded", "cantered", "leaped", "leapt", "loped", "shagged", "skipped", "sprang", "sprung", "barreled", "barrelled", "belted", "blasted", "blazed", "blew", "bolted", "bombed", "bowled", "breezed", "bustled", "buzzed", "cannonballed", "careened", "coursed", "footed (it)", "hared", "hastened", "hied", "hoofed (it)", "hotfooted (it)", "humped", "hurled", "hurried", "hurtled", "hustled", "jetted", "legged (it)", "pelted", "raced", "rammed", "ripped", "rocketed", "rushed", "rustled", "shot", "sped", "speeded", "tore", "whirled", "whisked", "zipped", "zoomed", "nipped", "pattered", "scooted", "scurried", "scuttled", "stepped (along)" ], "near antonyms":[ "ambled", "sauntered", "shambled", "shuffled", "strolled", "crawled", "crept", "dallied", "dawdled", "dillydallied", "dragged", "lagged", "lingered", "loitered", "poked", "tarried", "lumbered", "plodded", "trudged", "hobbled", "limped" ], "antonyms":[] }, "to proceed or move quickly":{ "examples":[ "we dashed about in a panic, trying to get everything organized before the guests were scheduled to arrive" ], "synonyms":[ "barreled", "barrelled", "belted", "blasted", "blazed", "blew", "bolted", "bombed", "bowled", "breezed", "bundled", "bustled", "buzzed", "cannonballed", "careened", "careered", "chased", "coursed", "cracked (on)", "drove", "flew", "hared", "hastened", "hied", "highballed", "hotfooted (it)", "humped", "hurled", "hurried", "hurtled", "hustled", "jetted", "jumped", "motored", "nipped", "pelted", "raced", "rammed", "ran", "run", "ripped", "rocketed", "rushed", "rustled", "scooted", "scurried", "scuttled", "shot", "sped", "speeded", "stepped", "tore", "traveled", "travelled", "trotted", "whirled", "whisked", "zipped", "zoomed" ], "near synonyms":[ "beetled", "darted", "flitted", "scampered", "scudded", "scuffled", "stampeded", "streaked", "whizzed", "galloped", "jogged", "sprinted", "accelerated", "quickened", "stepped out", "caught up", "fast-forwarded", "outpaced", "outran", "outstripped", "overtook", "arrowed", "beelined" ], "near antonyms":[ "dallied", "dawdled", "dillydallied", "dragged", "hung (around or out)", "hanged (around or out)", "lagged", "lingered", "loitered", "poked", "tarried", "ambled", "lumbered", "plodded", "sauntered", "shuffled", "strolled", "decelerated", "slowed (down or up)" ], "antonyms":[ "crawled", "crept", "poked" ] }, "to send through the air especially with a quick forward motion of the arm":{ "examples":[ "she dashed water in his face in an attempt to wake him up" ], "synonyms":[ "cast", "catapulted", "chucked", "fired", "flung", "heaved", "hove", "hurled", "hurtled", "launched", "lobbed", "lofted", "pegged", "pelted", "pitched", "slung", "threw", "tossed" ], "near synonyms":[ "bowled", "darted", "flipped", "gunned", "hooked", "passed", "rolled", "shot", "bucked", "ejected", "impelled", "precipitated", "projected", "propelled", "rifled", "thrust" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "to wet or soil by striking with something liquid or mushy":{ "examples":[ "our clothes were dashed with the mud of passing cars" ], "synonyms":[ "bespattered", "plashed", "spattered", "splashed", "splattered" ], "near synonyms":[ "drenched", "drowned", "impregnated", "saturated", "soaked", "sopped", "soused", "steeped", "bathed", "doused", "dowsed", "washed", "watered", "slopped", "slushed", "sprayed", "sprinkled", "squirted" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "to cause (something liquid or mushy) to move along in sheets":{ "examples":[ "a sudden jolt dashed the hot coffee onto the driver's lap" ], "synonyms":[ "slopped", "sloshed", "spattered", "splashed", "swashed" ], "near synonyms":[ "dabbled", "lapped", "plashed", "washed", "sprayed", "sprinkled", "spritzed", "squirted" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "to make sad":{ "examples":[ "she's always dashed by the failure of her matchmaking efforts" ], "synonyms":[ "bummed (out)", "burdened", "dejected", "depressed", "got down", "oppressed", "saddened", "weighed down" ], "near synonyms":[ "ailed", "distressed", "troubled", "afflicted", "tormented", "tortured", "daunted", "demoralized", "discouraged", "disheartened", "dismayed", "dispirited", "unnerved", "agitated", "bothered", "concerned", "discomforted", "discomposed", "disquieted", "disturbed", "exercised", "freaked (out)", "perturbed", "undid", "unhinged", "unsettled", "upset", "worried" ], "near antonyms":[ "animated", "enlivened", "invigorated", "assured", "comforted", "consoled", "reassured", "solaced", "soothed", "excited", "inspired", "stimulated", "elated", "exhilarated", "encouraged", "heartened", "delighted", "gratified", "pleased", "boosted", "elevated", "lifted", "uplifted" ], "antonyms":[ "brightened", "buoyed", "cheered (up)", "gladdened", "lightened", "rejoiced" ] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "dastard":{ "a person who shows a shameful lack of courage in the face of danger":{ "examples":[ "the villain of the story is a dastard indeed" ], "synonyms":[ "chicken", "coward", "craven", "cur", "funk", "poltroon", "recreant", "sissy" ], "near synonyms":[ "defeatist", "quitter", "cream puff", "milquetoast", "pushover", "pussy", "weakling", "wimp", "caitiff", "snake", "sneak", "ostrich", "scaramouch", "scaramouche" ], "near antonyms":[ "daredevil" ], "antonyms":[ "hero", "stalwart", "valiant" ] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "dash":{ "active strength of body or mind":{ "examples":[ "the cavalry officer's dash and enthusiasm inspired his men to follow him into battle" ], "synonyms":[ "beans", "bounce", "brio", "drive", "dynamism", "energy", "esprit", "gas", "get-up-and-go", "ginger", "go", "gusto", "hardihood", "juice", "life", "moxie", "oomph", "pep", "punch", "sap", "snap", "starch", "verve", "vigor", "vim", "vinegar", "vitality", "zing", "zip" ], "near synonyms":[ "animal spirits", "animation", "briskness", "jauntiness", "liveliness", "snappiness", "spirit", "spiritedness", "sprightliness", "spunk", "spunkiness", "vibrance", "vibrancy", "vivaciousness", "vivacity", "ardor", "\u00e9lan", "fervor", "fire", "passion", "zeal", "main", "metal", "mettle", "might", "muscle", "potency", "power", "puissance", "stamina", "strength", "brawniness", "fitness", "hardiness", "huskiness", "sturdiness", "virility", "health", "healthiness", "soundness", "verdure", "wellness" ], "near antonyms":[ "indolence", "laziness", "debilitation", "debility", "delicacy", "disablement", "enfeeblement", "faintness", "feebleness", "frailness", "frailty", "impotence", "impotency", "infirmity", "powerlessness", "puniness", "slightness", "softness", "tenderness", "weakness", "enervation", "exhaustion", "inanition", "prostration" ], "antonyms":[ "lethargy", "listlessness", "sluggishness", "torpidity" ] }, "to go at a pace faster than a walk":{ "examples":[ "one sprinter dashed to the finish line in record-breaking time" ], "synonyms":[ "gallop", "jog", "run", "scamper", "sprint", "trip", "trot" ], "near synonyms":[ "bound", "canter", "leap", "lope", "shag", "skip", "spring", "barrel", "belt", "blast", "blaze", "blow", "bolt", "bomb", "bowl", "breeze", "bustle", "buzz", "cannonball", "careen", "course", "foot (it)", "hare", "hasten", "hie", "hoof (it)", "hotfoot (it)", "hump", "hurl", "hurry", "hurtle", "hustle", "jet", "leg (it)", "pelt", "race", "ram", "rip", "rocket", "rush", "rustle", "shoot", "speed", "tear", "whirl", "whisk", "zip", "zoom", "nip", "patter", "scoot", "scurry", "scuttle", "step (along)" ], "near antonyms":[ "amble", "saunter", "shamble", "shuffle", "stroll", "crawl", "creep", "dally", "dawdle", "dillydally", "drag", "lag", "linger", "loiter", "poke", "tarry", "lumber", "plod", "trudge", "hobble", "limp" ], "antonyms":[] }, "to proceed or move quickly":{ "examples":[ "we dashed about in a panic, trying to get everything organized before the guests were scheduled to arrive" ], "synonyms":[ "barrel", "belt", "blast", "blaze", "blow", "bolt", "bomb", "bowl", "breeze", "bundle", "bustle", "buzz", "cannonball", "careen", "career", "chase", "course", "crack (on)", "drive", "fly", "hare", "hasten", "hie", "highball", "hotfoot (it)", "hump", "hurl", "hurry", "hurtle", "hustle", "jet", "jump", "motor", "nip", "pelt", "race", "ram", "rip", "rocket", "run", "rush", "rustle", "scoot", "scurry", "scuttle", "shoot", "speed", "step", "tear", "travel", "trot", "whirl", "whisk", "zip", "zoom" ], "near synonyms":[ "beetle", "dart", "flit", "scamper", "scud", "scuffle", "stampede", "streak", "whiz", "whizz", "gallop", "jog", "sprint", "accelerate", "quicken", "step out", "catch up", "fast-forward", "outpace", "outrun", "outstrip", "overtake", "arrow", "beeline" ], "near antonyms":[ "dally", "dawdle", "dillydally", "drag", "hang (around or out)", "lag", "linger", "loiter", "poke", "tarry", "amble", "lumber", "plod", "saunter", "shuffle", "stroll", "decelerate", "slow (down or up)" ], "antonyms":[ "crawl", "creep", "poke" ] }, "to send through the air especially with a quick forward motion of the arm":{ "examples":[ "she dashed water in his face in an attempt to wake him up" ], "synonyms":[ "cast", "catapult", "chuck", "fire", "fling", "heave", "hurl", "hurtle", "launch", "lob", "loft", "peg", "pelt", "pitch", "sling", "throw", "toss" ], "near synonyms":[ "bowl", "dart", "flip", "gun", "hook", "pass", "roll", "shoot", "buck", "eject", "impel", "precipitate", "project", "propel", "rifle", "thrust" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "to wet or soil by striking with something liquid or mushy":{ "examples":[ "our clothes were dashed with the mud of passing cars" ], "synonyms":[ "bespatter", "plash", "spatter", "splash", "splatter" ], "near synonyms":[ "drench", "drown", "impregnate", "saturate", "soak", "sop", "souse", "steep", "bathe", "douse", "dowse", "wash", "water", "slop", "slush", "spray", "sprinkle", "squirt" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "to cause (something liquid or mushy) to move along in sheets":{ "examples":[ "a sudden jolt dashed the hot coffee onto the driver's lap" ], "synonyms":[ "slop", "slosh", "spatter", "splash", "swash" ], "near synonyms":[ "dabble", "lap", "plash", "wash", "spray", "sprinkle", "spritz", "squirt" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "to make sad":{ "examples":[ "she's always dashed by the failure of her matchmaking efforts" ], "synonyms":[ "bum (out)", "burden", "deject", "depress", "get down", "oppress", "sadden", "weigh down" ], "near synonyms":[ "ail", "distress", "trouble", "afflict", "torment", "torture", "daunt", "demoralize", "discourage", "dishearten", "dismay", "dispirit", "unnerve", "agitate", "bother", "concern", "discomfort", "discompose", "disquiet", "disturb", "exercise", "freak (out)", "perturb", "undo", "unhinge", "unsettle", "upset", "worry" ], "near antonyms":[ "animate", "enliven", "invigorate", "assure", "comfort", "console", "reassure", "solace", "soothe", "excite", "inspire", "stimulate", "elate", "exhilarate", "encourage", "hearten", "delight", "gratify", "please", "boost", "elevate", "lift", "uplift" ], "antonyms":[ "brighten", "buoy", "cheer (up)", "gladden", "lighten", "rejoice" ] }, "type":[ "noun", "verb" ] }, "dashes (off)":{ "as in cobbles (together or up)":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "cobbles (together or up)", "concocts", "contrives", "cooks (up)", "devises", "fabricates", "hatches", "invents", "makes up", "manufactures", "thinks (up)", "ad-libs", "claps (together or up)", "extemporizes", "fakes", "improvises" ], "near antonyms":[ "arranges", "lays", "prepares", "readies", "considers", "contemplates", "ponders", "studies", "exercises", "practices", "practises", "rehearses" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "dashing (off)":{ "as in cobbling (together or up)":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "cobbling (together or up)", "concocting", "contriving", "cooking (up)", "devising", "fabricating", "hatching", "inventing", "making up", "manufacturing", "thinking (up)", "ad-libbing", "clapping (together or up)", "extemporizing", "faking", "improvising" ], "near antonyms":[ "arranging", "laying", "preparing", "readying", "considering", "contemplating", "pondering", "studying", "exercising", "practicing", "practising", "rehearsing" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "verb" ] } }