as in beach
often sands plural
the usually sandy or gravelly land bordering a body of water
we went for a moonlight walk on the sands
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as in to rub
to make smooth by friction
painstakingly sanded down the wooden floors of the old house
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Recent Examples of sand
Brett F. Braley-Palko, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
Of all the incredible places to visit, apparently nothing sounds more appealing than spending time on the gorgeous white sand beaches of Fort Lauderdale or Miami or in the bustling city of Orlando to usher in warmer weather.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 19 Feb. 2025
Erik Kain, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
The wood is cut and typically sanded and painted, using the kit’s axles and wheels.
—Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Feel free to go more traditional with a pair of Sperry boat shoes or Birkenstock EVA Arizona sandals, which have been designed for the wear that sand, saltwater and sunlight can have on a pair of shoes—but are no less on-trend this year.
—Brett F. Braley-Palko, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
Of all the incredible places to visit, apparently nothing sounds more appealing than spending time on the gorgeous white sand beaches of Fort Lauderdale or Miami or in the bustling city of Orlando to usher in warmer weather.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 19 Feb. 2025
Verb
Whatever cranky conservative quip Allen fires off is sanded down by the balance Dennings brings to the breakfast table.
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
The wood is cut and typically sanded and painted, using the kit’s axles and wheels.
—Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sand
Noun
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The ceremony is looking for other venues before planning a return to that Santa Monica beach location once the 2028 Olympics have passed.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
24 Feb. 2025
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Try The Vegan Tasting Menu at Azure Restaurant Set alongside the beach, Azure Restaurant is a fine dining establishment at the hotel.—
Robin Raven,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
Verb
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For dried or sticky grease, Marshall suggests switching to dish soap diluted in water and rubbing gently with a soft sponge or microfiber cloth.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
28 Feb. 2025
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Should wooden parts continue to rub together, Ceja says a little wax, soap, or WD-40 can help reduce friction and keep things quiet.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
27 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The Reset members will go onto the April 1 consolidated election, but no other candidates have filed.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Feb. 2025
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In May 2024, McIlroy filed for divorce but withdrew the filing a month later.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
25 Feb. 2025
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Add those things to some of the improvement areas the Bears already identified for Williams — from polishing his footwork to better understanding protection plans to mastering his reads — and the to-do list is substantial.—
Dan Wiederer,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 2025
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The single-button power control is a favorite feature of our reviewer Williams, as well as the fluffy optic cleaner head that cleans and polishes her hard floors.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
26 Feb. 2025
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It’s certified organic by the JAS (Japanese Agricultural Standards), which is recognized by the USDA, and it’s produced and ground into powder in Kagoshima, Japan.—
Lauryn Jiles,
Miami Herald,
3 Mar. 2025
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Which country can field the best fiber-optic drones, and fastest, should have the edge as Russia’s wider war on Ukraine grinds into its fourth year.—
David Axe,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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“Sand.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sand. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.
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