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as in swords
a hand weapon with a length of metal sharpened on one or both sides and usually tapered to a sharp point
dueled with blades rather than guns
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as in knives
an instrument with a metal length that has a sharp edge for cutting
used a small blade to cut the rope
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Recent Examples of blades
Since then, Shashou and Effron have been iterating alongside what has become a team of 50 robotics engineers on the manicure system, which can remove nail polish; deliver cuticle care; file nails — without blades — and impart colored polish and a top coat to finish.
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Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 10 Nov. 2025
However, this strength makes both the production and disposal of the blades costly and energy-intensive.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 10 Nov. 2025
Same goes for your vegetable peeler, the blades in your food processor, and anything else that cuts and chops.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 10 Nov. 2025
Elizabeth is the budding mad doctor’s fiancee, who’s dismembered under the blades of a rogue lawnmower in the opening scene of the film.
—Katie Rife, Vulture, 9 Nov. 2025
Tubercles extend the life span of wind turbine blades, for example, and make industrial ceiling fans more efficient.
—Carl Zimmer, New York Times, 9 Nov. 2025
Raving reviews say this device is incredibly intuitive to use and works quickly and quietly to cut through your coffee beans with stainless steel blades.
—Jack Byram, Architectural Digest, 7 Nov. 2025
Investigators have already pulled multiple pieces of engine fan blades along with the main component of the engine strewn across the debris field.
—Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 6 Nov. 2025
Investigators on the ground have started collecting parts of the plane – including its black boxes, an engine and multiple pieces of engine fan blades – which will be transported to a safe location for further examination, the NTSB said Thursday.
—Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 10 Nov. 2025
However, this strength makes both the production and disposal of the blades costly and energy-intensive.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 10 Nov. 2025
Same goes for your vegetable peeler, the blades in your food processor, and anything else that cuts and chops.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 10 Nov. 2025
Elizabeth is the budding mad doctor’s fiancee, who’s dismembered under the blades of a rogue lawnmower in the opening scene of the film.
—Katie Rife, Vulture, 9 Nov. 2025
Tubercles extend the life span of wind turbine blades, for example, and make industrial ceiling fans more efficient.
—Carl Zimmer, New York Times, 9 Nov. 2025
Raving reviews say this device is incredibly intuitive to use and works quickly and quietly to cut through your coffee beans with stainless steel blades.
—Jack Byram, Architectural Digest, 7 Nov. 2025
Investigators have already pulled multiple pieces of engine fan blades along with the main component of the engine strewn across the debris field.
—Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 6 Nov. 2025
Investigators on the ground have started collecting parts of the plane – including its black boxes, an engine and multiple pieces of engine fan blades – which will be transported to a safe location for further examination, the NTSB said Thursday.
—Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blades
Noun
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Let’s put our swords down for the good of sports.—
Andrew McCarty,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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Avoid long or sharp swords, sticks or canes to prevent injury if a child trips and falls.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Homemade knives, called shanks, are plentiful inside the prison, several inmates said.—
Kristine Phillips,
IndyStar,
5 Nov. 2025
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With violence, or the threat of it, being so pervasive in today’s society, many young people now carry knives out of fear for their own safety, Alexander said.—
Catherine Nicholls,
CNN Money,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Known as cane cutters, cane jakes, or more commonly swamp rabbits, this species is found in the low lying areas in Indiana’s southern hardwood forests where tall reed-like grasses grow that resemble bamboo or sugar cane.—
Karl Schneider,
IndyStar,
29 Oct. 2025
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When asked about the impact of tactics to improve affordability, both rent freezes/caps and friendlier apartment zoning received approval from 34% of those polled, seeing the moves as cost-cutters.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Blades.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blades. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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