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noun

plural of ace
1
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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2
as in splashes
a very small amount not an ace of truth in what she said

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3
as in inches
a very small distance or degree came within an ace of being chosen for the part

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aces

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verb

present tense third-person singular of ace
as in nails

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Recent Examples of aces
Noun
Muchová saved another championship point in the game, but Nosková saved six break points too, largely with aces to the ad court, before Muchová finally broke through for 5-4. — Ava Wallace, New York Times, 11 July 2026 Some guys realize their immense potential and develop into future aces like Justin Verlander. — Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 5 July 2026 Matthew McConaughey and his wife, Camilla Alves, proved that the couple that suits up together aces the day while attending the 2025 Wimbledon Championships. — Meg Walters, InStyle, 3 July 2026 Down a match point during the tiebreak, Williams showed a glimpse of her vintage game, using aces, serves and volleys and winning extended rallies to force a third set. — Amina Kilpatrick, NBC news, 30 June 2026 The first winner took home $135,440, including a $4,000 fortune bonus, after being dealt the coveted five aces hand. — Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 28 June 2026 Jessica Chastain is aces as the CIA analyst devoting every waking moment to his capture, and director Kathryn Bigelow deftly depicts the cost of war and single-minded obsession. — Kevin P. Sullivan, Entertainment Weekly, 26 June 2026 Near Northwest 122nd Avenue and 58th Street, the Wells Fire burned around 2,750 aces and was 85% contained. — Sofia Saric june 22, Miami Herald, 22 June 2026 Ctvrtlik led the 1985 squad with 424 kills, 103 digs and 27 service aces and was named MVP of the NCAA tournament. — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aces
  1. experts
  2. splashes
  3. inches
  4. nails
  5. masters
  6. sprinklings
  7. steps
  8. effects
Noun
  • Looking ahead Audemard, the retired geologist who warned about a large-scale earthquake for years, said the experts’ recommendations need to be reflected in laws and building codes.
    — Syra Ortiz-Blanes, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026
  • Whether discovering familyrun wineries, exploring historic neighborhoods with local experts, or simply lingering over lunch in a quiet piazza, travelers have the freedom to engage with each destination at their own pace.
    — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 24 July 2026
Definition of experts
Noun
  • Four-poster beds and traditional wicker and mahogany interiors preserve the building’s original beauty, while splashes of color in the artwork and brightly hued soft furnishings add character.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 July 2026
  • Spread a sheet of plastic or cloth over the porch if needed to protect the surface from splashes.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 18 July 2026
Definition of splashes
Noun
  • The pumps are designed with a delicate almond toe, a conservative high-cut vamp, and a sensible heel, measuring around three inches.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 24 July 2026
  • For example, studies of Hurricane Harvey, which dumped 50 inches of rain in parts of the Houston area in 2017 and caused widespread flooding, concluded that climate change increased the amount of rainfall the storm produced.
    — Deepti Singh, The Conversation, 24 July 2026
Definition of inches
Verb
  • Below, find the best of the trending, minimalist ’90s nails to see you through summer into fall, and the pictures to show your nail artist.
    — Lorena Meouchi, Vogue, 23 July 2026
  • Either way, Ettika nails this jewelry trend with this three-piece layered necklace.
    — Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 22 July 2026
Definition of nails
Noun
  • The company has cultivated relationships with prop masters, costume designers and production designers, whose decisions often determine which watches appear on screen.
    — Anthony DeMarco, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • Nolan, of course, is one of the masters of building a faithful following over more than two decades.
    — Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2026
Definition of masters
Noun
  • 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, 12 June 2026
Definition of sprinklings
Noun
  • Fans wailed outside St James’ and Keegan stood on the steps to placate them, but then Les Ferdinand arrived and another Hollywood-upon-Tyne took shape.
    — George Caulkin, New York Times, 21 July 2026
  • Most services still route residents through PDFs, paper or in-person steps.
    — Brian Chidester, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
Definition of steps
Verb
  • Here, The Athletic outlines United’s debt picture and what effects this latest refinancing may have.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 13 June 2026
  • 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
Definition of effects

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