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as in experts
a person with a high level of knowledge or skill in a field
took a few lessons with a tennis ace to improve his backhand
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as in splashes
a very small amount
not an ace of truth in what she said
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as in inches
a very small distance or degree
came within an ace of being chosen for the part
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Recent Examples of aces
Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026
Menšík lapped up the ambience even when his aces were met with silence.
—Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 26 May 2026
Sports’ financial phenoms include two soccer stars, two basketball players and two tennis aces already locked in a generational rivalry—each of whom made at least $54 million over the past year.
—Brett Knight, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
Bilal Doui tallied 13 kills, two aces and two blocks as Latin Academy bested Braintree 3-0 in a nonleague match.
—Tyler McManus, Boston Herald, 19 May 2026
With the score tied 19-19 and 20-20 in the second set, Budinger and Evans each had a service error before Benesh served two straight aces to end the match.
—Dan Arritt, Oc Register, 18 May 2026
Junior standout outside hitter Nick Castillo led the Mavericks in kills, total blocks and aces this season.
—Alex Kushel, Sun Sentinel, 17 May 2026
In the second set, the junior had consecutive kills as well as back-to-back service aces to help his team take a 22-11 lead as part of a 12-3 run.
—Breven Honda, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 May 2026
Louis Sakanoko landed three consecutive aces to give Hawaii an 8-6 lead in the fourth set.
—ABC News, 11 May 2026
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With a roster already boasting a pair of aces in Michigan State recruit Mason Bruesch and Noah Hallahan, Minderman’s breakout season has made the Vikings all the more dangerous.
—Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026
Menšík lapped up the ambience even when his aces were met with silence.
—Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 26 May 2026
Sports’ financial phenoms include two soccer stars, two basketball players and two tennis aces already locked in a generational rivalry—each of whom made at least $54 million over the past year.
—Brett Knight, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
Bilal Doui tallied 13 kills, two aces and two blocks as Latin Academy bested Braintree 3-0 in a nonleague match.
—Tyler McManus, Boston Herald, 19 May 2026
With the score tied 19-19 and 20-20 in the second set, Budinger and Evans each had a service error before Benesh served two straight aces to end the match.
—Dan Arritt, Oc Register, 18 May 2026
Junior standout outside hitter Nick Castillo led the Mavericks in kills, total blocks and aces this season.
—Alex Kushel, Sun Sentinel, 17 May 2026
In the second set, the junior had consecutive kills as well as back-to-back service aces to help his team take a 22-11 lead as part of a 12-3 run.
—Breven Honda, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 May 2026
Louis Sakanoko landed three consecutive aces to give Hawaii an 8-6 lead in the fourth set.
—ABC News, 11 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aces
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That stockpile, deep below the surface, is unlikely to have sustained much damage from strikes at ground level, according to the experts, especially given that the Israeli military struck tunnel entrances in the same manner during the Twelve-Day War last year.—
Tamara Qiblawi,
CNN Money,
31 May 2026
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With that in mind, the other major variable each year is seasonal conditions, and experts agree that 2023 was as perfect a season as nature can offer.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
31 May 2026
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The locks are designed for outdoor installations too, with an IP65 weather resistance rating for protection against rain, splashes and dust.—
Paul Lamkin,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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Try your coffee warm or iced, with some cinnamon and a few splashes of unsweetened almond milk.—
Karen Berger,
Verywell Health,
27 May 2026
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Hernandez was the only high jumper to clear 5 feet, 10 inches, while her triple jump score of 48 feet, 8 3/4 inches was more than an inch ahead of the second--place finisher.—
Marisa Ingemi,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
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Cade Filleman stood on the mound, 60-foot-6 inches away from delirium.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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The risk is whether Alkimia nails the balance between modernizing the combat and keeping Gothic’s deliberately rough, unforgiving soul, and reviews will answer that fast.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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Raphael nails every line delivery, Woods gets to unleash his wild side from time to time (while usually trapped in a beta bear), and Jalees helps make her put-upon fox endearing and entertaining.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
22 May 2026
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On the second floor, Square One restaurant masters the art of fine dining.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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These are the masters of television.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
1 June 2026
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My grandmother’s version typically called just for the addition of generous sprinklings of Lawry’s garlic salt and black pepper—and that’s it.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
5 Dec. 2025
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With Emily’s help translating, Tedo took us through the steps of making wine in qvevri, a process recognized by UNESCO for its cultural heritage.—
Lori Rackl,
Boston Herald,
31 May 2026
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The vulnerability highlights the multiple steps—and contractors—a lunar landing would entail.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
30 May 2026
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The overwhelming amount of digital evidence that both district attorneys and public defenders in Colorado must manage is so dire that state lawmakers created a task force to address the issue, which effects every criminal case in the state.—
Shaun Boyd,
CBS News,
23 Dec. 2025
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What effects the death of his son or other losses and loves had upon his plays are secrets that Shakespeare carried with him to the grave.—
James Shapiro,
The Atlantic,
1 Dec. 2025
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“Aces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aces. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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