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as in to leave
to cause to remain behind
The bus driver just drove off, stranding her in some dinky town in the middle of nowhere.
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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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Recent Examples of strand
Natassia Paloma, USA Today, 15 June 2026
Apponequet left numerous runners stranded throughout the contest, including with the bases loaded.
—Mukala Kabongo, Boston Herald, 14 June 2026
Emiliano De Pablos, Variety, 15 June 2026
Below it, the floor-length skirt consisted of a dense curtain of long reflective strands.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 13 June 2026
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Verb
Floodwaters in Waco left roads on Interstate 35 impassable and stranded drivers in their vehicles, prompting numerous search-and-rescue responses early Monday, June 15, Texas Game Wardens said.
—Natassia Paloma, USA Today, 15 June 2026
Apponequet left numerous runners stranded throughout the contest, including with the bases loaded.
—Mukala Kabongo, Boston Herald, 14 June 2026
Noun
That question came into sharp focus at FINDE, the forum’s financing strand.
—Emiliano De Pablos, Variety, 15 June 2026
Below it, the floor-length skirt consisted of a dense curtain of long reflective strands.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 13 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for strand
Verb
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If a bear is calmly minding its own business 100 yards away, leave it alone and continue creating distance.—
Amber Harding OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
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The match became even more important after Spain, the heavy favorite to win Group H and a contender to win tournament, tied Cape Verde 0-0 in the earlier match, leaving the group lead up for grabs.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
16 June 2026
Verb
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The six jurors in George Pino’s vessel-homicide and manslaughter trial took a road trip to North Miami on Thursday morning to view his boat, which was wrecked in the crash that killed a teenage girl and severely injured two others.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
11 June 2026
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Common errors like picking the wrong rug size, furniture layout, color palette, window treatments, and more can wreck your home decor.—
Kristin Hohenadel,
The Spruce,
10 June 2026
Noun
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Throw it on over your bathing suit for a beach day or pair it with sandals and a tote for a casual, put-together look anywhere else.—
Jill Layton,
PEOPLE,
12 June 2026
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Popular beaches include Hidden Beach (a secluded oasis), Veteran’s Beach (great for boaters), and Crescent Beach (a gem with a quaint grassy area).—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
12 June 2026
Verb
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On the internet and in Parsons’s work, the backrooms are primarily business, retail, or other spaces meant for a specific use that, when abandoned, evoke a kind of uncertainty and fear.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
12 June 2026
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This doesn't mean artists need to abandon short-form content or playlists.—
Sam Saideman,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
Noun
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Florida's beaches are rightfully famous for their gorgeous white sands and blue waters, but for many visitors, the true treasure lies in the bounty lining the shoreline itself.—
Skye Sherman,
Southern Living,
15 June 2026
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The civilian was instructed to climb down the cliff face to the shoreline before the rock gave way.—
Sam Gillette,
PEOPLE,
15 June 2026
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“Strand.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strand. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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