as in beach
the usually sandy or gravelly land bordering a body of water
the wishful dream of living an indolent, idyllic existence on some far-off strand
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as in to leave
to cause to remain behind
he just drove off, stranding her in some dinky town with just a few bucks and the clothes she was wearing
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Recent Examples of strand
Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Feb. 2025
Ginger root extract, edelweiss native cells, arginine Sulfate-Free: Yes
Best For: Suited for all hair types and textures, the mask hydrates the hair, repairs damage caused by heat styling and brushing, and smooths and detangles the strands.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 4 Feb. 2025
Tim Grierson, Vulture, 4 Feb. 2025
Now, they are stranded in the shelter in Juarez with no money and full of uncertainty.
—Abel Alvarado, CNN, 3 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Pair String Lights With Plants Wrap strands of fairy lights around your houseplants to give them a glowing, playful look.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Feb. 2025
Ginger root extract, edelweiss native cells, arginine Sulfate-Free: Yes
Best For: Suited for all hair types and textures, the mask hydrates the hair, repairs damage caused by heat styling and brushing, and smooths and detangles the strands.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 4 Feb. 2025
Verb
Andrew Jay Cohen’s incompetent direction — the movie doesn’t even build up to jokes, let alone follow them through — leads to an airless, desperate comedy in which every cast member is stranded.
—Tim Grierson, Vulture, 4 Feb. 2025
Now, they are stranded in the shelter in Juarez with no money and full of uncertainty.
—Abel Alvarado, CNN, 3 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for strand
Noun
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There is a moderate risk of rip currents at all area beaches.—
Garfield Hylton,
Orlando Sentinel,
11 Feb. 2025
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In her free time, Rose likes to spend time at the beach, explore new places, and hit the town for a fun night out.—
Jason Pham,
StyleCaster,
10 Feb. 2025
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The powerful storm wrecked Tropicana Field, home to Major League Baseball’s Tampa Bay Rays, rendering the stadium unplayable for this season and possibly longer.—
Sammy Roth,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Feb. 2025
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There's little doubt about next week being a 'climate emergency' with extreme cold—perhaps historical—wrecking the central United States.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
13 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Speaking Monday, Trump said Iran's military vulnerabilities appeared to have left it in a weakened position, making negotiations more appealing than confrontation.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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The Rock Hall is set to announce the nominees for the class of 2025 any day now, leaving us to think about the museum's biggest omissions.—
Troy Smith,
Axios,
11 Feb. 2025
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Star Harbor Apartments, located along the Alameda shoreline, has been bought for $153.7 million, according to documents filed on Feb. 5 with the Alameda County Recorder’s Office.—
George Avalos,
The Mercury News,
14 Feb. 2025
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With warm waters and ample shoreline, Florida had a total of 14 bites, more than any other state.—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
13 Feb. 2025
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That effort now appears to have come to an abrupt end as USAID contractors around the world prepare to abandon critical projects and lay off staff.—
Jake Bittle,
WIRED,
8 Feb. 2025
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This idea must be fought, stopped, and abandoned completely!—
Letters to the Editor,
Orlando Sentinel,
8 Feb. 2025
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“Strand.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strand. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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