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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
Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
Outside of them, though, there are special teams aces like Dan Chisena and Brycen Tremayne.
—Alex Zietlow
april 2, Charlotte Observer, 2 Apr. 2026
Kenzel Lantano notched 10 aces, 26 assists and three digs, while Riches Tep had 16 kills and four digs as Lynn Classical (1-0) swept Wakefield 3-0 in nonleague action.
—Tyler McManus, Boston Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
Francisco also added five blocks and two aces.
—Justin Vigil Zuniga, Daily News, 26 Mar. 2026
The rotation’s co-aces — right-handers Jacob deGrom and Nathan Eovaldi — will be 42 and 41, respectively, and likely retired or on the doorstep of it when the 2031 season begins.
—Shawn McFarland, Dallas Morning News, 24 Mar. 2026
Lehecka overwhelmed Fritz in the final set with seven of his 10 aces.
—Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2026
Leading the comeback was junior outside hitter Mateo Fuerbringer, who finished with 37 kills, five blocks and three aces.
—Steve Galluzzo, Los Angeles Times, 21 Mar. 2026
Cacao had 38 digs, 25 kills and eight aces in games against American and James Logan.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 16 Mar. 2026
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Jameson So chalked up 19 assists, while Cole Gloss contributed three aces in a tight first game.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
Outside of them, though, there are special teams aces like Dan Chisena and Brycen Tremayne.
—Alex Zietlow
april 2, Charlotte Observer, 2 Apr. 2026
Kenzel Lantano notched 10 aces, 26 assists and three digs, while Riches Tep had 16 kills and four digs as Lynn Classical (1-0) swept Wakefield 3-0 in nonleague action.
—Tyler McManus, Boston Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
Francisco also added five blocks and two aces.
—Justin Vigil Zuniga, Daily News, 26 Mar. 2026
The rotation’s co-aces — right-handers Jacob deGrom and Nathan Eovaldi — will be 42 and 41, respectively, and likely retired or on the doorstep of it when the 2031 season begins.
—Shawn McFarland, Dallas Morning News, 24 Mar. 2026
Lehecka overwhelmed Fritz in the final set with seven of his 10 aces.
—Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2026
Leading the comeback was junior outside hitter Mateo Fuerbringer, who finished with 37 kills, five blocks and three aces.
—Steve Galluzzo, Los Angeles Times, 21 Mar. 2026
Cacao had 38 digs, 25 kills and eight aces in games against American and James Logan.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 16 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aces
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By this point, experts were warning that half a million people in Gaza were at risk of starvation, and organizations such as the Rabbinical Assembly, an association of Conservative rabbis, were urging immediate action to alleviate civilian suffering.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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Health experts have called for new laws and better enforcement of existing regulations, and officials in many places are taking action.—
Sarah Raza,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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The dramatist’s mode is broader and brasher, calculated for the sweep of the stage rather than the close-up, with splashes of color and humor that can verge on camp.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
31 Mar. 2026
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Each one is about the size of a tennis ball, yellow in color with splashes of red, and covered in wart-like bumps, thus the name.—
Ari Daniel,
NPR,
31 Mar. 2026
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Remember, as little as 6 inches of moving water can knock you off your feet.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Apr. 2026
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By morning, nearly six inches of fresh Colorado powder had settled over the car, frosting its sharp lines and futuristic shape like confectioner’s sugar on a pastry.—
Sponsored Content,
Denver Post,
4 Apr. 2026
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McHale nails the role of mediator and doesn’t sacrifice any dignity in the process.—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
31 Mar. 2026
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Akers nails 1970s New York’s glitz and grime as Bernie interviews an assortment of renowned chefs, fellow critics, criminals as well as Tirel’s business associates and son, Henri, who also happens to be an old flame.—
Paula L. Woods,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Mar. 2026
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Insider experiences include a tour of a private palazzo by a prince no less, a painting class inspired by Caravaggio, and a master class in mixing the perfect aperitivo by resident masters.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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This kind of experience was pioneered by theme park masters like Disney, but it has now been embraced by legacy institutions like the Goodman as a way to attract non-theater audiences and, well, mix things up a bit, aesthetically speaking.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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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
Noun
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These steps will help match you with a child or sibling group that your family will fit well with.—
MARE Staff,
Boston Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
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However, recent amendments clarified that parks are not automatically considered closed if destroyed by a disaster, and that additional steps are required to terminate tenancy rights.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
4 Apr. 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 5 Apr. 2026.
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