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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
There was a sudden flourishing of knives, blades flashing in the market lights.
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Literary Hub, 3 June 2026
Then, consider seasonal factors like heat and drought when adjusting the mower blades.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 June 2026
As temperatures rise, set the lawn mower blades higher to keep the grass just a little longer for a healthier lawn.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 31 May 2026
In addition to the non-stick bread pan, other accessories include 2 knead blades, a measuring cup/spoon, and a knead blade removal tool.
—Terri Williams, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Historical accounts describe blades capable of retaining sharp edges while remaining unusually resilient.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 30 May 2026
Before 2014, bull kelp—a whip-like kelp with bulbous air bladders and trailing blades —stretched across Northern California’s coastline in dense tangles.
—Tatjana Baleta, Time, 28 May 2026
Another Frenchman, engineer Raymond Saulnier, had recently patented a mechanism that would allow a machine gun to shoot between the spinning blades.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 26 May 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
Literary Hub, 3 June 2026
Then, consider seasonal factors like heat and drought when adjusting the mower blades.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 June 2026
As temperatures rise, set the lawn mower blades higher to keep the grass just a little longer for a healthier lawn.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 31 May 2026
In addition to the non-stick bread pan, other accessories include 2 knead blades, a measuring cup/spoon, and a knead blade removal tool.
—Terri Williams, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Historical accounts describe blades capable of retaining sharp edges while remaining unusually resilient.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 30 May 2026
Before 2014, bull kelp—a whip-like kelp with bulbous air bladders and trailing blades —stretched across Northern California’s coastline in dense tangles.
—Tatjana Baleta, Time, 28 May 2026
Another Frenchman, engineer Raymond Saulnier, had recently patented a mechanism that would allow a machine gun to shoot between the spinning blades.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 26 May 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
Noun
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With simple syrup the clash of the liqueurs is too sharp, the flavor equivalent of swords clanging together.—
Jason O'Bryan,
Robb Report,
30 May 2026
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Damascus Steel Damascus steel swords became famous for their distinctive flowing patterns and exceptional performance in combat.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
30 May 2026
Noun
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Most home cooks are better off with knives that feel balanced and comfortable in-hand.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
1 June 2026
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Someone left dolls meant to resemble Lew Wasserman and the studio’s spokesperson Sally Van Slyke, crucified and with knives sticking out of them, at Universal’s headquarters.—
Isaac Butler,
New Yorker,
30 May 2026
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Those ships, known for now as the FF (X), will be based on the Coast Guard’s Legend-class national security cutters.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
28 May 2026
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More powerful laser cutters often need to be paired with external air pumps and filtration systems.—
Andrew Liszewski,
The Verge,
27 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Blades.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blades. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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