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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The beach is part of Half Moon Bay State Beach.
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Guests are encouraged to bring a beach chair, blanket and picnic basket.
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Dozens of media outlets, from international agencies to local TV stations to true crime podcasters, were inside the Lexington County courthouse to again chronicle every forehead rub and quizzical look from the once rich and imposing Southern lawyer.
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The bumper was rubbing the tire and a headlight looked to be dragging.
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In May, the EEOC filed a discrimination lawsuit against the New York Times alleging discrimination against a white male employee, which the Times has rejected as politically motivated.
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After Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids in Los Angeles, several people filed a lawsuit in July 2025 alleging authorities questioned them without justification.
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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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So Norway’s chefs brought their own coffee beans and grind every morning.
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If tension surfaces in a chat or client meeting, ground yourself by restating the facts, then suggest a next step everyone can accept.
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“Sand.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sand. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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