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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
Jack Mokris shot 66 for Bishop Moore boys golf, while Giana Pina had 19 kills and 5 aces for Lake Howell volleyball. — Johnny Gorches, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2026 As a freshman last season, Ehler racked up 298 digs, 196 kills and 57 aces for Andrean (16-16, 10-2), earning All-Northwest Crossroads Conference and all-district honors. — Noah Poser, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2026 The 25-year-old from California opened the final with some swagger, popping four aces in the first game, but his self-assurance quickly ebbed. — Ava Wallace, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026 The win came July 30 with a hand of four aces and a joker, the casino said. — Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 11 Aug. 2026 The Atlanta Braves experienced a disappointing trade deadline, failing to acquire a frontline starting pitcher despite ambitious pursuits for aces like Jacob deGrom and Logan Webb. — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026 The Times reported that the family’s estate in France—called Domaine du Canadel—sits on 425 aces of land and has a 25-acre vineyard, an olive grove, lake, pool, and tennis courts. — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 30 July 2026 Some guys realize their immense potential and develop into future aces like Justin Verlander. — Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 5 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aces
  1. experts
  2. splashes
  3. inches
  4. nails
  5. masters
  6. sprinklings
  7. steps
  8. effects
Noun
  • Meet the experts Taylor Carter is a hairstylist based in Boston.
    — Marci Robin, Allure, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The reduction will likely worsen existing delays and exacerbate transit fees, experts say.
    — Hira Humayun, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of experts
Noun
  • The spill-resistant keyboard is also able to shrug off any accidental spills or water splashes that come its way.
    — George Yang, PC Magazine, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Clean both indoor and outdoor garbage cans monthly with dish soap and vinegar to remove food debris and splashes that can attract flies.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of splashes
Noun
  • Standing at just over eight inches, the curiously contemporary-looking object bears the reign mark of the Qianlong Emperor.
    — Stephy Chung, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
  • And in its place was the absolute pleasure of watching Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder play their characters perfectly on my favorite show, just a few inches away.
    — Merrill Markoe, Deadline, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of inches
Verb
  • And then there’s the Intergovernmental Cooperation Act, which basically nails the federal government for not consulting with the county or state on the project.
    — Nick Bhasin, Mercury News, 28 July 2026
  • Most anti-theft bags lean practical first and stylish second, but this Vantamo crescent bag nails both equally.
    — Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 25 July 2026
Definition of nails
Noun
  • The energetic margins may be condemned by the masters of cities, but cities would not be the same without them.
    — Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Thousands have attended Energy Healing Conference events in Utah, Montana and Idaho, where breathwork practitioners, Reiki masters and herbalists gather to dispense ancient wisdom.
    — T.M. Brown, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 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
  • Roughly 10 miles from downtown in North Austin’s Domain district, this four-acre western-style retro hotel is near tech offices and steps from a wide mix of dining, designer shopping, and Rock Rose, the area’s nightlife hub.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026
  • According to Mann, the past approach to budget neutrality did not involve as many preapproval steps.
    — Nathan Ansell, Arkansas Online, 18 Aug. 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
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