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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
Tyler McManus, Boston Herald, 29 Apr. 2026
Jackson Cryst delivered back-to-back aces to secure the set and extend the match, shifting the energy in the arena.
—Oc Register, 26 Apr. 2026
As of the latest update from fire officials, the Highway 82 fire is at 9,572 aces with only 10% contained.
—Kyle Reiman, ABC News, 25 Apr. 2026
Styles is aces across the board.
—Jeff Howe, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2026
The sophomore setter-opposite finished with 14 kills and a trio of aces.
—Justin Vigil Zuniga, Daily News, 14 Apr. 2026
Shane Lowry, who made a hole-in-one on the par-3 sixth hole to become the first player to have a pair of aces in the Masters, had a 69 and was two shots behind.
—Doug Ferguson, Chicago Tribune, 12 Apr. 2026
Hollywood's first summer blockbuster is aces across the board, from sheer terror to the unforgettable John Williams score (which keeps the dread going even without the toothy predator).
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2026
Paul hammered 14 aces to Tiafoe’s four but won only three more points overall, 110 to 107.
—Dale Robertson, Houston Chronicle, 4 Apr. 2026
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Kenzel Lantano delivered 22 assists, five aces, five digs, a block and a kill as Lynn Classical (10-3) clinched a state tournament berth with a 3-0 Greater Boston League win over Everett.
—Tyler McManus, Boston Herald, 29 Apr. 2026
Jackson Cryst delivered back-to-back aces to secure the set and extend the match, shifting the energy in the arena.
—Oc Register, 26 Apr. 2026
As of the latest update from fire officials, the Highway 82 fire is at 9,572 aces with only 10% contained.
—Kyle Reiman, ABC News, 25 Apr. 2026
Styles is aces across the board.
—Jeff Howe, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2026
The sophomore setter-opposite finished with 14 kills and a trio of aces.
—Justin Vigil Zuniga, Daily News, 14 Apr. 2026
Shane Lowry, who made a hole-in-one on the par-3 sixth hole to become the first player to have a pair of aces in the Masters, had a 69 and was two shots behind.
—Doug Ferguson, Chicago Tribune, 12 Apr. 2026
Hollywood's first summer blockbuster is aces across the board, from sheer terror to the unforgettable John Williams score (which keeps the dread going even without the toothy predator).
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2026
Paul hammered 14 aces to Tiafoe’s four but won only three more points overall, 110 to 107.
—Dale Robertson, Houston Chronicle, 4 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aces
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That’s right, RadarOnline is reporting from experts that some of her scenes on the show are too much even for OnlyFans.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
3 May 2026
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With modern technologies and census data, experts can draw districts to the millimeter with the goal of packing together or splitting up whole communities with like interests.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
3 May 2026
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Morning is generally better than evening, because any splashes have time to dry before nightfall.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
29 Apr. 2026
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Some splashes of color help enliven it too.—
Adam Williams
April 23,
New Atlas,
23 Apr. 2026
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The blade was at least ten inches long and double-edged, honed on one side with a wavy scalloped finish, the other a jagged toothing like a lumberjack’s saw.—
Chang-rae Lee,
New Yorker,
3 May 2026
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Once detected, disease should be pruned out several inches below the infected area.—
Rita Perwich,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 May 2026
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Stripes are a prominent feature of many of the vintage activewear trends that caught my eye, and the new Vuori Seamless Euphoric Tank nails the look with a pop of blue lining the otherwise simple top.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Apr. 2026
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There’s a lot to love and appreciate about spring—longer days, nature coming back to life, and a climate that nails the sweet spot between comfortable and warm.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
21 Apr. 2026
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Donohue, a volunteer social worker, is set to receive her masters in social work from New York University this month.—
Niki Donohue,
New York Daily News,
3 May 2026
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Vandenberg is a seven-year Marine Corps veteran, former Jeopardy champion and is studying for a masters degree in public policy at the Harvard Kennedy School.—
Mathew Miranda,
Sacbee.com,
2 May 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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On the website dedicated to its shutdown, the airline said passengers who were expecting to travel should not go to the airport, directing them to a page for refund status and next steps.—
Yuliya Talmazan,
NBC news,
2 May 2026
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The conversations are at an early stage and no concrete steps have been taken toward developing the product, the people said.—
Thomas Buckley,
Fortune,
2 May 2026
Verb
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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 5 May. 2026.
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