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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
In her final years, disappointed visitors reportedly threw sand into her cage to try to make the listless bird move, as author Joel Greenberg recounted to National Geographic. — Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 21 Sep. 2026 Amid a palette of earth tones—from sand to rust, caramel to chocolate—the brown skirt made an appearance on countless fall-winter 2026–2027 runways. — Emma Bocchi, Glamour, 20 Sep. 2026
Verb
For more than five decades, the brand has grown without sanding down the personality that made its original spaces memorable. — Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Aug. 2026 Clean and lightly sand the surface, then apply primer and thin, even coats of durable paint. — Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sand
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sand
  1. beach
  2. rub
  3. file
  4. polish
  5. grind
Noun
  • Expect large, sunny stretches of clothing-optional beaches drawing swimmers and sun-bathers alike.
    — Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Sep. 2026
  • There are also 118 physical meters still active across the downtown and beach areas that accept bills and coins.
    — Amaia Gavica, Miami Herald, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of beach
Verb
  • As far as technique, pressing is gentler on dry skin than rubbing or dragging.
    — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Among other things, Noohu accused showrunner Ed Brubaker of rubbing his back and of making comments about running his hands through Noohu’s hair.
    — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of rub
Verb
  • County staff are considering whether to file a lawsuit seeking to block the bill, alleging the legislatures does not actually hold the power to order localities to form a JPA, said Janna Haynes, a county spokesperson.
    — Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Over nine months after filing for Chapter 11, Fort Worth home builder Village homes emerged from bankruptcy after a federal court approved its reorganization plan.
    — Maven Navarro, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of file
Verb
  • To restore its sparkling shine, use a clean, dry microfiber cloth to polish the pan and give it a like-new shine.
    — Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 19 Sep. 2026
  • This crisply cropped jacket from Theory is polished enough to wear to the office with suiting.
    — Alison Syrett Cleary, InStyle, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of polish
Verb
  • The corn is ground into masa, while fillings and banana leaves are prepared separately.
    — Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 2026
  • The branches and logs are then ground up and hauled out of town.
    — Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of grind

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“Sand.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sand. Accessed 23 Sep. 2026.

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