Dashes back for short ride (4)

I believe the answer is:

spin

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This clue might be a double definition.

'dashes back' is the first definition.
'spin' can be an answer for 'back' (thesaurus). I'm unsure of the 'dashes' bit.

'short ride' is the second definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

'for' is the link.

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(Other definitions for spin that I've seen before include "Move as a top" , "Make thread; go round" , "Revolve quickly" , "Misleading slant on news" , "Gyrate, reel" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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