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as in sunglasses
glasses plural
a pair of lenses set in a frame that is held in place with ear supports and which are usually worn to correct vision
I'm a little nearsighted, so I'm going to need glasses
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as in mirror
a smooth or polished surface that forms images by reflection
the vain princess spent hours admiring the reflection in her glass
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One day, Bob took those glasses off and threw the ball 100 miles per hour at McCovey.
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Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
Where To Source Vintage Colored Crystal This vibrant cut crystal stemware is increasingly on the radar of collectors, and standard sets of six glasses can command prices of $100 and up, while others can run $100 or more per glass.
—Heather Bien, Southern Living, 7 Jan. 2025
Just add a glass a milk for the perfect sweet treat.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Dec. 2024
The couple dined on Taco Bell — one of Gomez’s favorite food places — and clinked champagne glasses while sitting on a picnic blanket.
—Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 20 Dec. 2024
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Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
Where To Source Vintage Colored Crystal This vibrant cut crystal stemware is increasingly on the radar of collectors, and standard sets of six glasses can command prices of $100 and up, while others can run $100 or more per glass.
—Heather Bien, Southern Living, 7 Jan. 2025
Just add a glass a milk for the perfect sweet treat.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Dec. 2024
The couple dined on Taco Bell — one of Gomez’s favorite food places — and clinked champagne glasses while sitting on a picnic blanket.
—Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Glass.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glass. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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