as in beach
often sands plural
the usually sandy or gravelly land bordering a body of water
we went for a moonlight walk on the sands
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as in to rub
to make smooth by friction
painstakingly sanded down the wooden floors of the old house
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Recent Examples of sand
Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 May 2025
Those who want to work on their swing will appreciate the proximity to the golf course, but there’s also two tee boxes, two greens, and four sand bunkers on the property itself.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 13 May 2025
David Fear, Rolling Stone, 8 Mar. 2025
The lyrics on this album take a few spins to absorb, in part because Van Etten doesn’t sand down the sharp corners of her subjects.
—Frank Digiacomo, Billboard, 30 Jan. 2025
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Noun
These chairs feature corrosion-resistant frames built to withstand salt water, sun, and sand, while offering ergonomic support for those long days watching the waves roll in.
—Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 May 2025
Those who want to work on their swing will appreciate the proximity to the golf course, but there’s also two tee boxes, two greens, and four sand bunkers on the property itself.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 13 May 2025
Verb
Most stars sand down the rough edges for big-paycheck roles like that.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 8 Mar. 2025
The lyrics on this album take a few spins to absorb, in part because Van Etten doesn’t sand down the sharp corners of her subjects.
—Frank Digiacomo, Billboard, 30 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sand
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Upscale California hotel faces daily $11k fine for privatizing beach Disneyland's 70th anniversary: A look at the new entertainment, celebration outfits Who was killed by a train in Ohio?—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
20 May 2025
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Actor Wendell Pierce observed the raucous dancing from the safety of the beach.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
19 May 2025
Verb
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The project has been anchored by the relentless efforts of Wood and Orr, experts in rubbing elbows and working a crowd and the phones.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
11 May 2025
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It’s got a wide toe box, soft cushioning, and an upper that grips the ankles comfortably without rubbing the Achilles.—
Clint Davis,
People.com,
11 May 2025
Verb
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And in 2018, the chain also filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection but came out of it the next year.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
20 May 2025
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In a campaign finance report for last quarter filed in April, Riddle reported raising $30,302.02 in contributions and spending $4,321.01, leaving a balance of $25,981.01 as of March 31.—
Michael R. Wickline,
Arkansas Online,
20 May 2025
Verb
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Polish with Microfiber Cloth Use a microfiber cloth to polish the mirror after squeegeeing.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 May 2025
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Instead of replacing her creativity, AI amplified it by providing structured and consistent feedback, giving her more time to polish her jokes.—
Jeanne Beatrix Law,
The Conversation,
7 May 2025
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These interests, the thinking goes, feed into a culture that grinds the spirits of bright young women into pixie dust by insisting that their outward appearance is ultimately more important than their actions.—
Faran Krentcil,
The Atlantic,
14 May 2025
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After two decades grinding in the music business, Pankey got frustrated with something fundamental.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
10 May 2025
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“Sand.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sand. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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