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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
Soon the sky would grow thick with circling helicopters and would stay that way for more than a week, the cutting of their rotor blades ominous and heartbreaking.
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Karen Valby, Vanity Fair, 16 June 2026
Torn or Frayed Grass Tips Dull mower blades can tear or rip the grass tips, giving your lawn a dried-out and yellowish appearance, says Eric Halfman, lawn equipment go-to-market manager at John Deere.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 14 June 2026
Growing taller blades effectively shade the soil surface and helps to reduce evaporation.
—Cori Sears, The Spruce, 14 June 2026
Finally, keep your mower blades sharp.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 13 June 2026
The standard practice now is to use not plastic bags, but machines called macerators with rotating blades.
—Christine Ro, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Sharp mower blades can prevent turf diseases.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 June 2026
The conflict that ensues is startling in the intensity of its violence, as bodies brawl and break in the mud, flaming torches are taken to the face, and red-hot blades are seared into flesh.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 11 June 2026
Bamboo is naturally resistant to bacteria and gentle on knife edges, helping to maintain your blades’ sharpness.
—Jené Luciani Sena, FOXNews.com, 12 Apr. 2025
Karen Valby, Vanity Fair, 16 June 2026
Torn or Frayed Grass Tips Dull mower blades can tear or rip the grass tips, giving your lawn a dried-out and yellowish appearance, says Eric Halfman, lawn equipment go-to-market manager at John Deere.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 14 June 2026
Growing taller blades effectively shade the soil surface and helps to reduce evaporation.
—Cori Sears, The Spruce, 14 June 2026
Finally, keep your mower blades sharp.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 13 June 2026
The standard practice now is to use not plastic bags, but machines called macerators with rotating blades.
—Christine Ro, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Sharp mower blades can prevent turf diseases.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 June 2026
The conflict that ensues is startling in the intensity of its violence, as bodies brawl and break in the mud, flaming torches are taken to the face, and red-hot blades are seared into flesh.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 11 June 2026
Bamboo is naturally resistant to bacteria and gentle on knife edges, helping to maintain your blades’ sharpness.
—Jené Luciani Sena, FOXNews.com, 12 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blades
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And in tumble Spiderman and Hulk, swords in hand, a shy Snow White with her wellies on wrong, and Pocahontas cuddling a teddy.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 June 2026
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Gouts of flame in the skies, swords clashing below as dragons wage war on the high seas.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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Safety features Of course, knives can be dangerous when used incorrectly.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
11 June 2026
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The prosecutor said no knives or other items that could be used by Jacqueline Aytes as weapons were found near her body.—
City News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 June 2026
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When the company launched Fox One, its new subscription streaming service aimed at cord cutters, Murdoch forbid the company from promoting the outlet to traditional TV audiences, a bid to ensure the new platform wouldn’t upset its relationships with cable and video distributors.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
15 June 2026
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Cookie Cutters and Presses Cookie cutters and presses can turn baking into a nostalgic moment, bringing back memories of holidays and family gatherings.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
14 June 2026
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“Blades.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blades. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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