aces 1 of 2

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
  • But critics say that if the rule is implemented, the final sign-off for grants will no longer be in the hands of subject-matter experts within individual agencies, but in those of political appointees.
    — Corinne Purtill, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
  • Justin Baldoni broke months of silence about his mutually destructive legal battle with fellow actor Blake Lively, hoping to sway the court of public opinion — but drawing a mixed verdict from public relations experts.
    — David K. Li, NBC news, 9 July 2026
Definition of experts
Noun
  • Foundational elements include references to classic design codes with splashes of color.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 8 July 2026
  • Waterproof surfaces like quartz or marble handle spills and splashes without staining.
    — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 7 July 2026
Definition of splashes
Noun
  • The company was adding 18,000 square feet to 15 upper floors of the building, and the additional load caused two columns to bend, sagging the floors – some as much as 4 inches, Nathan Berman, founder and managing principal of MetroLoft, told CNN.
    — Gloria Pazmino, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
  • Even 6 inches of moving water can pose a serious risk of knocking you off your feet.
    — CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 11 July 2026
Definition of inches
Verb
  • The costuming, which decks its cast in traditional Polynesian attire, nails the transition between media, but the real humans of the film clash against the cartoonish designs of Hei Hei or the giant crab Tamatoa (Jemaine Clement).
    — Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 8 July 2026
  • Spooky enough for Halloween and colorful enough for summer, this nails the summerween balance.
    — Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 8 July 2026
Definition of nails
Noun
  • Robot masters terrain The framework was tested on KAIST’s quadruped robot, HOUND, in both indoor and outdoor environments.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 15 July 2026
  • The exhibit showcases other Mexican masters, including Kahlo’s husband, Diego Rivera, but the big draw has been Kahlo, whose oeuvre has become a touchstone of feminist and Latin American iconography.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 14 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
  • But all of these methods come second to taking steps to protect ourselves directly, experts emphasize.
    — Meg Tirrell, CNN Money, 14 July 2026
  • Community helps deli Khalid Sarsour, who owns Garden Gourmet Deli and Grill, was standing right next to the register when the crash happened, just steps away from where the car struck his store.
    — Jenna DeAngelis, CBS News, 13 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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