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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 Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
Colbie Adams recorded five aces, seven kills, an assist and a dig, while Riley Hanlon had eight aces, five kills and five assists as Calvary Chapel (9-1) topped Cathedral 3-0 in nonleague action.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
Human creativity was brought to the Army’s attention by World War II fighter aces like Gabby Gabreski.
—Angus Fletcher, Big Think, 29 Sep. 2025
The pitching has been more erratic this season, with young aces Logan Gilbert (forearm) and George Kirby (shoulder) missing time in the first half.
—Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 24 Sep. 2025
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There are a ton of high-profile names and aces on the mound, including Tarik Skubal, Gavin Williams, Garrett Crochet, Max Fried, Hunter Greene and Blake Snell.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
Colbie Adams recorded five aces, seven kills, an assist and a dig, while Riley Hanlon had eight aces, five kills and five assists as Calvary Chapel (9-1) topped Cathedral 3-0 in nonleague action.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
Human creativity was brought to the Army’s attention by World War II fighter aces like Gabby Gabreski.
—Angus Fletcher, Big Think, 29 Sep. 2025
The pitching has been more erratic this season, with young aces Logan Gilbert (forearm) and George Kirby (shoulder) missing time in the first half.
—Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 24 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aces
Noun
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Ahead of the latest shutdown deadline, OMB circulated guidance telling agencies to submit workforce reduction strategies, a move unions and legal experts warn is a blueprint for mass layoffs during a funding lapse.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Some experts liken it to trying to spot a snowball in a snowstorm.—
Dr. Megha Gupta,
ABC News,
1 Oct. 2025
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The cooler is built to handle sun, sand, and splashes with a UV-resistant exterior and crushproof interior walls.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Oct. 2025
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From a bleak job hunt upon her arrival in 2016 to undergoing treatment for her second bout with breast cancer during the uncertainty and fear of COVID, Davis recalls her journey through raw vulnerability and splashes of humor.—
Essence,
Essence,
1 Oct. 2025
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Lawrence attempted to go over the pile on a fourth-down snap from the 1-yard line, but Bolton greeted him there, slapping the ball away and forcing a fumble inches before the ball reached the line.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
7 Oct. 2025
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Over the next couple of days, 1 to 2 inches of rain are expected in southern Baja California Sur, with local totals up to 4 inches possible.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
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Amazon Echo Show Deal Amazon's Echo Show 8 is a smart display that nails the basics with a few smart upgrades and the Alexa ecosystem.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
3 Oct. 2025
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If the positives continue — if Ivey nails a high volume of 3s, if the Cunningham-Ivey lineups wreck and the ones with Ivey running the bench unit sustain offensively — then the Pistons could vault into the next tier of the Eastern Conference.—
Fred Katz,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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Evaluating performance in games such as Go is straightforward; AI was beating Go masters by 2016.—
Nikita Ostrovsky,
Time,
1 Oct. 2025
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The song’s 478 words, just 56 shy of the Newsweek article itself, told the story with both economy and feeling, two masters that are hard to please in one song.—
John U. Bacon,
Rolling Stone,
30 Sep. 2025
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What steps should someone take when choosing a financial advisor?—
Kate Dore, CFP®, EA,Kelli Grant, CFP®,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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Since winning the primary in June, Mamdani has taken steps to come toward moderate voters who have been lukewarm in supporting him.—
Amie Parnes,
The Hill,
1 Oct. 2025
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With 300 locations or so now, Dave’s Hot Chicken still includes local touches with custom, graffiti-style art at each shop.—
Amanda Hancock,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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Brashard Smith is also earning more touches in Kansas City, as many rookie backs have fantasy arrows pointing up.—
Dalton Del Don,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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What To Know The display shows two mannequins dressed in red hats, black shirts, khaki pants, and black masks hanging by their necks from a wooden frame topped with a Mexican flag.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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In awe of the ostriches with their long necks, dazzling eyes and muscular legs, the little bird wants to be just like them.—
Christian Blauvelt,
IndieWire,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Aces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aces. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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