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
Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 14 Mar. 2025
Just a few hours on a plane from the continental U.S. and visitors can lounge on white sand beaches and swim in the crystalline waters of another country.
—Michael Loria, USA TODAY, 13 Mar. 2025
David Sims, The Atlantic, 14 Feb. 2025
Remove all doors and shelves before sanding, priming, and painting the cabinet base for a DIY island paint job.
—Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Feb. 2025
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Noun
The drama sands are shifting, however, and UK producers are finding U.S. funding thinner on the ground.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 14 Mar. 2025
Just a few hours on a plane from the continental U.S. and visitors can lounge on white sand beaches and swim in the crystalline waters of another country.
—Michael Loria, USA TODAY, 13 Mar. 2025
Verb
But any subversive edges have been sanded off this script, which is credited to five people.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 14 Feb. 2025
Remove all doors and shelves before sanding, priming, and painting the cabinet base for a DIY island paint job.
—Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sand
Noun
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Guests can unwind with rejuvenating spa treatments, including body scrubs, massages and facials, while enjoying the serene atmosphere by the outdoor pool or on the beach.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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Looking for more ways to make beach treks a little easier?—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Thinking fast, the kid rubs his fists in broken glass, instantly upgrading his wimpy, untrained knuckles into deadly weapons.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
8 Mar. 2025
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The seams don't rub, even with a heavy pack on, and the cut is roomy without being too baggy.—
Scott Gilbertson,
WIRED,
6 Mar. 2025
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Federal prosecutors filed a lawsuit against Connolly under the FACE Act, or the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances Act.—
Ryan Lucas,
NPR,
9 Mar. 2025
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Names and faces 3 hours ago by Compiled by Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports Actor Emily Osment has filed for divorce from her husband of less than five months, musician Jack Anthony Farina.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
9 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Loungewear sets are a common airport outfit, but Markle’s striped button-down shirt and matching flared pants looked comfortable, but also polished enough to wear to work or dinner.—
Rylee Johnston,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Mar. 2025
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Plus, like all Essie polishes, the creamy formula is vegan, salon-quality, and priced affordably.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
7 Mar. 2025
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These mental health conditions can lead to bruxism (teeth grinding), which can affect the tongue.—
Mark Gurarie,
Health,
16 Mar. 2025
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The state’s most populous city provides a disappointing recent example of why money will never be enough to fix grinding problems.—
Kevin Rennie,
Hartford Courant,
15 Mar. 2025
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“Sand.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sand. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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