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
Bryan Washington, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2025
The researchers used perfectly spherical silica particles just 200 nanometers wide, essentially superfine sand, to achieve the effect.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 6 Sep. 2025
Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Aug. 2025
Add compost and organic matter, never sand.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Some surfers roughhoused in the sand.
—Bryan Washington, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2025
The researchers used perfectly spherical silica particles just 200 nanometers wide, essentially superfine sand, to achieve the effect.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 6 Sep. 2025
Verb
In reality, Jones told the jury, his client spent most days sanding and painting the Essex.
—Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Aug. 2025
Add compost and organic matter, never sand.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sand
Noun
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Attractions include beaches, desert safaris and major cultural sites like the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Sep. 2025
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Jellyfish washed up on the beach in front of the Gravelines nuclear power station, operated by Electricite de France SA (EDF) on August 12, 2025 in Gravelines, France.—
Theo Burman
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Dip a paper towel or cloth in the jelly, then rub a thin layer all over the surface.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
7 Sep. 2025
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And while it was expected the two sides would part ways this offseason, first-year Jets head coach Aaron Glenn rubbed Rodgers the wrong way after an awkward meeting between the two to discuss their future together.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The update comes more than two months after Phypers filed for divorce from the actress on July 7.—
Stephanie Wenger,
PEOPLE,
9 Sep. 2025
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For applicants, this begins with ensuring current compliance by filing all required returns, paying any outstanding liabilities, and meeting foreign asset and accounts information reporting obligations.—
Virginia La Torre Jeker,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Given their stature, facilities and squad, this team is a rough diamond waiting to be polished.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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Plenty of brands already offer or are transitioning to TPO-free formulas that contain different photoinitiators (a chemical that makes gel polishes cure under a lamp instead of air-drying like regular polish) such as TPO-L, BAPO, or other resin initiators.—
Hannah Nwoko,
Parents,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Others like Geno Smith had to grind their way back to starting roles after being written off.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
4 Sep. 2025
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Instead, the army became bogged down in a grinding war of attrition, and the West was stunned by Moscow’s poor battlefield performance.—
David Kirichenko,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Sand.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sand. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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