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
Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 3 Apr. 2026
Gulf Islands National Seashore, Florida/Mississippi — Pristine white-sand barrier islands stretching along the Gulf Coast, ideal for kayaking, snorkeling and wildlife watching.
—Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 3 Apr. 2026
Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 12 Mar. 2026
But finishing work — sanding and shaping — generated heavy dust.
—Dr. Céline Gounder, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
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Noun
In addition, strong winds over desert areas could result in briefly lowered visibilities to well under a mile at times in blowing dust or blowing sand.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 3 Apr. 2026
Gulf Islands National Seashore, Florida/Mississippi — Pristine white-sand barrier islands stretching along the Gulf Coast, ideal for kayaking, snorkeling and wildlife watching.
—Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 3 Apr. 2026
Verb
After drying and sanding, the pieces are sealed and painted with complex patterns, geometric designs, and Zapotec symbols.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 12 Mar. 2026
But finishing work — sanding and shaping — generated heavy dust.
—Dr. Céline Gounder, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sand
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Rough seas and dangerous rip currents led to a high volume of beach rescues on Friday, with 29 people pulled from the water in Fort Lauderdale and another nine in Pompano Beach.—
Ted Scouten,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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But ever since, the family has alleged individuals have encroached on their beach, forcing them to put up no trespassing signs and hire private security, according to a supplemental complaint filed by Brian against the Walton County Sheriff’s Office last year.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
3 Apr. 2026
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Mona says, rub her down with alcohol, then some Vicks, put the kettle on for the hot water bottle.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Apr. 2026
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Nakua discussed touchdown celebrations on YouTuber Adin Ross' stream, and, in the video, Ross instructed Nakua to spike the ball, flex and then rub his hands together.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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This will make accounting and filing taxes easier.—
Metro Creative Services,
Boston Herald,
6 Apr. 2026
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As it’s applied today, the law allows trial attorneys to prey on the state’s small and mid-sized businesses — filing frivolous, costly lawsuits over even the most minor violation of California’s complex labor code.—
Tom Manzo,
Oc Register,
6 Apr. 2026
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Swap to the higher grit stone and repeat the whole process to polish and set the edge.—
Jesse Raub,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
30 Mar. 2026
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The program acts almost like a navigation map for individuals intent on entering the sector, from polishing resumes to grasping industry dynamics.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
30 Mar. 2026
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With activity in the Strait of Hormuz grinding to a near halt, United Nations Trade and Development (UNCTAD) is predicting a sharp slowdown in global trade.—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
1 Apr. 2026
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What remains is a grinding war with no clear endpoint and no coherent strategy.—
Kazem Kazerounian,
Hartford Courant,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Sand.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sand. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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