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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
Inconsistent Mowing Grass that’s cut too short or is cut with dull blades becomes stressed and possibly damaged, which can lead to bare spots.
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2025
There are six different armaments that be unlocked, ranging from a staff, axe, and dual blades to explosive skulls and a straight up mini-mech suit.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 27 Sep. 2025
The armaments each have a strength and weakness against certain blades.
—Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2025
Its bright green blades reach about 1 foot tall.
—Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Sep. 2025
The knife blades were rounded and symmetrical, more like tongue depressors than cutting tools.
—Dana Goodyear, New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2025
If speeds fall below that, there just isn’t enough to turn the sometimes massive blades.
—Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 21 Sep. 2025
Plus, it can be cleaned quickly in the dishwasher, and the durable stainless steel blades are built to last for many seasons to come.
—Melody Kazel, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2025
Mammotion recommends flipping the blades at 50 hours and replacing them after 100 hours.
—New Atlas, 19 Sep. 2025
Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2025
There are six different armaments that be unlocked, ranging from a staff, axe, and dual blades to explosive skulls and a straight up mini-mech suit.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 27 Sep. 2025
The armaments each have a strength and weakness against certain blades.
—Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2025
Its bright green blades reach about 1 foot tall.
—Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Sep. 2025
The knife blades were rounded and symmetrical, more like tongue depressors than cutting tools.
—Dana Goodyear, New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2025
If speeds fall below that, there just isn’t enough to turn the sometimes massive blades.
—Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 21 Sep. 2025
Plus, it can be cleaned quickly in the dishwasher, and the durable stainless steel blades are built to last for many seasons to come.
—Melody Kazel, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2025
Mammotion recommends flipping the blades at 50 hours and replacing them after 100 hours.
—New Atlas, 19 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blades
Noun
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Big medals and engraved swords to the technical contributors, especially director of photography Adrian Biddie, whose light tones and droll eye add color and panache to Princess‘ appealing look.—
Duane Byrge,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Sep. 2025
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Conquistadores used their swords as spits to roast babies as their mothers watched.—
Greg Grandin
September 23,
Literary Hub,
23 Sep. 2025
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Her husband, 53-year-old Dirk Grunewald, was found upstairs with multiple knives laid out and initially refused to speak with officers, Bloomfield Township police said.—
Nour Rahal,
Freep.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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The surfaces glide smoothly, even with just a few drops of water, and the knives came out sharp.—
Jesse Raub,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
30 Sep. 2025
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Guess where most cord cutters and cord nevers are flocking instead for their broadcast and cable fix?—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Oct. 2025
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Aaron Judge asks him for cutters.—
Chad Jennings,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Blades.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blades. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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