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
Tory Johnson, ABC News, 28 Mar. 2026
Black is a safe bet, especially with darker shades of green, while beige, sand, and cream soften the look.
—Jana Ackermann, Glamour, 28 Mar. 2026
Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 12 Mar. 2026
But finishing work — sanding and shaping — generated heavy dust.
—Dr. Céline Gounder, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
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Noun
These towels are ultra-thin, sand-free microfiber essentials that shake clean instantly, dry three times faster than cotton, and fold down lightweight and compact for the ultimate travel-ready getaway.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 28 Mar. 2026
Black is a safe bet, especially with darker shades of green, while beige, sand, and cream soften the look.
—Jana Ackermann, Glamour, 28 Mar. 2026
Verb
After drying and sanding, the pieces are sealed and painted with complex patterns, geometric designs, and Zapotec symbols.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 12 Mar. 2026
But finishing work — sanding and shaping — generated heavy dust.
—Dr. Céline Gounder, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sand
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Rough seas and dangerous rip currents led to a high volume of beach rescues on Friday, with 29 people pulled from the water in Fort Lauderdale and another nine in Pompano Beach.—
Ted Scouten,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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But ever since, the family has alleged individuals have encroached on their beach, forcing them to put up no trespassing signs and hire private security, according to a supplemental complaint filed by Brian against the Walton County Sheriff’s Office last year.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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And maybe the biggest reason these proposals rub people the wrong way is timing.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Just to rub it in, Horan, now aged 32, has a pub at his home.—
Lars Brandle,
Billboard,
26 Mar. 2026
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No charges have been filed as of Friday night.—
Todd Feurer,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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In a final response filed last week, Shelton argued that the county replaced what was effectively an outright ban with restrictions that still prevent ultralight pilots from accessing the airport.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
4 Apr. 2026
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Swap to the higher grit stone and repeat the whole process to polish and set the edge.—
Jesse Raub,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
30 Mar. 2026
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The program acts almost like a navigation map for individuals intent on entering the sector, from polishing resumes to grasping industry dynamics.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
30 Mar. 2026
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With activity in the Strait of Hormuz grinding to a near halt, United Nations Trade and Development (UNCTAD) is predicting a sharp slowdown in global trade.—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
1 Apr. 2026
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What remains is a grinding war with no clear endpoint and no coherent strategy.—
Kazem Kazerounian,
Hartford Courant,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Sand.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sand. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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