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noun

ˈsand How to pronounce sand (audio)
Definition of sandnext
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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verb

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
Noun
Handheld cameras and spattered lenses put the viewer on the sand with the soldiers. — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 8 Nov. 2026 The installation began operating in 2022 and uses about 100 tonnes (approximately 110 US tons) of sand inside a steel container about 7 meters tall (approximately 23 feet tall). — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026
Verb
The roughly 7,300-square-foot residence has been adapted for contemporary living without completely sanding away what came before. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 26 Sep. 2026 Bass delves into the ease (or difficulty) of loving people in terms anyone could grasp, sanding down the uniqueness of Cyrus’s viewpoint. — Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 23 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sand
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sand
  1. beach
  2. rub
  3. file
  4. polish
  5. grind
Noun
  • The post also included photos of a table filled with bouquets gifted to Jenner for her birthday and a shot of her in riding gear on a horse on the beach.
    — Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2026
  • The property has repeatedly refreshed guest rooms, restaurants, and public spaces to stay contemporary while anchoring itself in Cayman’s culture and beach heritage.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of beach
Verb
  • For small spots and stains, gently rub them with an art gum eraser.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2026
  • The simplest answer to how to wash fruits and veggies is to start with clean hands, then rinse produce under cool running water while rubbing it for about 20 seconds.
    — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of rub
Verb
  • Mississippi has no provision for automatic vote recounts in close races, so a loser who wants to contest an outcome must wait until results are in and then file a lawsuit.
    — Gregory S. Schneider The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 11 Nov. 2026
  • The request follows a judge's order to preserve evidence in a lawsuit filed by Pike's attorneys and reflects the secrecy surrounding execution drugs, which states often argue is necessary to protect access to the drugs and the safety of suppliers.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of file
Verb
  • Despite a surface that often feels — after two developmental runs, at Virginia’s Signature Theatre and at Paper Mill Playhouse — polished to a commercial, salable gloss, the production began as a distinctly personal story.
    — Sara Holdren, Vulture, 10 Nov. 2026
  • The brand aimed to strike a balance between cozy and polished with shearling silhouettes spanning flats, suede loafers, mules and winter boots.
    — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 9 Nov. 2026
Definition of polish
Verb
  • But a mulching mower also does a great job of grinding up leaves.
    — David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Fallbrook High School has seen numerous momentum swings over the span of time, and just two years after grinding through a winless season, the Warriors were hosting a Friday night playoff game again.
    — Rick Hoff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Nov. 2026
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“Sand.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sand. Accessed 11 Nov. 2026.

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