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
Jeanine Santucci, USA TODAY, 23 Jan. 2025
The final piece of the ongoing MBM-Garage 66-Mike Wallace-Daytona 500 saga has finally dropped into place, and the news is about as shocking as finding sand at the beach.
—Greg Engle, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
Mark Carey, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
It is buffed or sanded to create a pristine look that removes imperfections.
—Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Jan. 2025
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Noun
It's also bombarded by bits the size of a grain of sand or pebble daily.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA TODAY, 23 Jan. 2025
The final piece of the ongoing MBM-Garage 66-Mike Wallace-Daytona 500 saga has finally dropped into place, and the news is about as shocking as finding sand at the beach.
—Greg Engle, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
Verb
There are still some rough edges to sand down in Bakayoko’s game, but at his age there is plenty of potential and the opportunity to nurture the Belgium international over a long period.
—Mark Carey, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
It is buffed or sanded to create a pristine look that removes imperfections.
—Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sand
Noun
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In the sweet photos, the couple was seen posing on a beach, sitting together on a lounge chair.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
31 Jan. 2025
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The most preferred sites are those on oceanfront sand, then anything on the bay on islands connecting the mainland to the beach.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
30 Jan. 2025
Verb
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For stains that have had time to settle in, gently rub the spot with toothpaste or baking soda.—
Katelyn Squiers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Jan. 2025
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Wash gently: Use a soft washcloth when cleansing your baby’s face, and do not rub the skin.—
Carrie Madormo, RN, MPH,
Verywell Health,
23 Jan. 2025
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In any event, Washington’s intervention in a case after criminal charges have already been filed —absent new developments — would be highly unusual, as the Daily News has previously reported.—
Molly Crane-Newman,
New York Daily News,
1 Feb. 2025
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Enter Dan Loeb and Third Point who, on Jan. 29, 2025, filed a 13D declaring beneficial ownership of 9.89% of the company’s Class A stock with an accompanying letter to the board of Soho House.—
Kenneth Squire,
CNBC,
1 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The stage is set for a celebration of artistry and innovation that polishes LVMH’s prominence in the world of luxury timepieces.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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For the 27-year-old singer-rapper, that’s meant releasing a string of singles, polishing up a debut album, delivering show-stopping performances and making her acting debut in Mike White’s White Lotus.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
13 Jan. 2025
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Hamburger patties are made from 100% American beef, with whole chucks boned and ground by In-N-Out’s butchers.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
28 Jan. 2025
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The latter caused film and television production to grind to a virtual halt, which has since caused a contraction in the entertainment industry across all segments, from executives and creatives to third-party vendors like catering and pr firms and — ahem — news media covering the industry.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
28 Jan. 2025
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“Sand.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sand. Accessed 7 Feb. 2025.
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