as in beach
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 rubs
to make smooth by friction
painstakingly sanded down the wooden floors of the old house
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Recent Examples of sands
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Just south of Amalfi, Cilento offers ancient temples, pristine sands, and the best mozzarella in Italy, yet visiting is a fraction of the cost.
—Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 30 May 2026
During beach season, these sands host activities including sunrise yoga, surfing lessons, ocean seining, and evening beach walks.
—Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 23 May 2026
The province is well-known for its oil sands, which contribute significantly to Alberta and Canada's economy.
—Sam Meredith, CNBC, 22 May 2026
Finer clays, silts and coarser sands would all have been deposited by different processes.
—Geoff Emberling, The Conversation, 19 May 2026
Seafaring Ligurians, Roman imperialists, Genoese shipbuilders, and aristocratic health seekers had all trodden its sands before.
—Nick Scott, Robb Report, 17 May 2026
The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism & Aviation Visitors attending the festival can also take the opportunity to explore Eleuthera, which has more than 120 beaches with powdery sands and crystal-clear turquoise waters.
—Taryn White, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Boca Raton — Boca Raton is one of the wealthiest cities in Florida, but even along its golden sands, people still get stuck in fiscal undertows.
—Steve Hartman, CBS News, 9 May 2026
Dallas Morning News, 23 Feb. 2026
Chapman sands his board occasionally to remove this top layer of funk.
—Matt Fuchs, Time, 24 Nov. 2025
Noun
The white sands and turquoise waters of the Noonu Atoll, in the northwest Maldives, are the backdrop for 45 one- and two-bedroom villas.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Just south of Amalfi, Cilento offers ancient temples, pristine sands, and the best mozzarella in Italy, yet visiting is a fraction of the cost.
—Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 30 May 2026
During beach season, these sands host activities including sunrise yoga, surfing lessons, ocean seining, and evening beach walks.
—Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 23 May 2026
The province is well-known for its oil sands, which contribute significantly to Alberta and Canada's economy.
—Sam Meredith, CNBC, 22 May 2026
Finer clays, silts and coarser sands would all have been deposited by different processes.
—Geoff Emberling, The Conversation, 19 May 2026
Seafaring Ligurians, Roman imperialists, Genoese shipbuilders, and aristocratic health seekers had all trodden its sands before.
—Nick Scott, Robb Report, 17 May 2026
The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism & Aviation Visitors attending the festival can also take the opportunity to explore Eleuthera, which has more than 120 beaches with powdery sands and crystal-clear turquoise waters.
—Taryn White, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Boca Raton — Boca Raton is one of the wealthiest cities in Florida, but even along its golden sands, people still get stuck in fiscal undertows.
—Steve Hartman, CBS News, 9 May 2026
Verb
Sawdust sprays as Matt Sams meticulously sands the edges of a balcony railing that will soon be affixed to the front of a house.
—Dallas Morning News, 23 Feb. 2026
Chapman sands his board occasionally to remove this top layer of funk.
—Matt Fuchs, Time, 24 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sands
Noun
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For larger groups, the luxe three-to-five-bedroom residences are worth the splurge, offering private pools, direct beach access, and a personal chef available for hire.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 May 2026
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Add sandals for a beach day and heels for a night of ocean-side spritzes.—
Kaelin Dodge,
InStyle,
29 May 2026
Verb
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The plastic bristles coax out loose hair as your cat rubs against it.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
15 May 2026
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Expect wagyu brisket, lemon-zested ribs and rubs with hints of curry or tandoori.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 May 2026
Verb
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Each year, the Cuban government files a complaint with the United Nations over harms caused by the longstanding embargo.—
Max Saltman,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
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Kim has called for creating a public disaster insurance program and advocated for preventing companies from raising rates after someone files a home or auto insurance claim.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2026
Verb
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From there, Sharrow thins down its propeller to precise specification with a five-axis CNC machine and polishes it.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
10 Apr. 2026
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Their bestselling Regenerating Cleanser gently polishes away impurities and dullness to reveal a healthy-looking, radiant glow, clinically proven to make skin look brighter, smoother, more hydrated and pores look smaller.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Not necessarily that the basketball becomes easier, but each minute is so tense, both teams are so focused and each possession is so tight that the winner is often decided by which team — or player — can execute when the game grinds to a halt.—
Tim Rohan,
NBC news,
4 June 2026
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To craft the burger, the team coarsely grinds — twice — the leftover pieces of meat and fat trimmed from either a brisket or shoulder clod, then forms 8-ounce-thick patties, which are rolled in a housemade all-purpose rub and 16-mesh pepper and smoked for two hours.—
Sam Flemming,
AJC.com,
20 May 2026
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“Sands.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sands. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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