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
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
1 July 2026
The prince of parody music has spoken, as Weird Al Yankovic draws a line in the sand over AI.
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Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
1 July 2026
Rhett Power,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
During a walk-through for reporters on Thursday, construction noises — particularly sanding and hammering — could be heard.
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ABC News,
11 June 2026
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Noun
The park is renowned for its wave-like dunes made of stark-white gypsum sand.
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Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
1 July 2026
The prince of parody music has spoken, as Weird Al Yankovic draws a line in the sand over AI.
—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
1 July 2026
Verb
And suddenly the instinct is to sand down the edges, soften the messaging, and appeal to everyone.
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Rhett Power,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
During a walk-through for reporters on Thursday, construction noises — particularly sanding and hammering — could be heard.
—
ABC News,
11 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sand
Noun
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There’s nothing better than a juicy slice of watermelon at the beach or by the pool.
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Blackwoods Campground, located on Mount Desert Island, gives campers access to mountains, lakes, streams, wetlands, forests, meadows and beaches.
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An agitator is a post in the machine’s center that twists so the clothes can rub against each other, while impellers have a cone or disc on the bottom of the drum that spins.
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Thyme When their essential oils are released and rubbed onto the skin, thyme plants, including creeping thyme, can help keep mosquitoes away.
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The Guard's deployment to Memphis has been subject to a lawsuit, filed by a group of Democratic officials from the local and state level.
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In the last year, Actor’s Equity has filed at least seven labor complaints against Casa Bonita with the National Labor Relations Board for retaliation and refusal to bargain.
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Parker Kitternan was busy at the console of the church's pipe organ, polishing his musical tribute for the weekend.
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Wear it with flat sandals for a beachfront dinner or add wedges and simple jewelry for an outfit that feels polished enough for a special occasion.
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These matchups are intense and, usually, grind-it-out battles of attrition between two proud soccer nations.
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Then, Djokovic had the skills to blow his opponents away, but could also grind them down if needed, knowing that his superior fitness and durability would more than likely win out.
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“Sand.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sand. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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