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
Jamie Carter, Space.com, 7 June 2026
Take a water taxi from Sesimbra to Praia do Ribeira do Cavalo for a day on scenic, less-crowded sands in Arrábida Natural Park.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 7 June 2026
An unforgettable excursion is soaring over the Great Barrier Reef and Hill Inlet’s swirling silica sands on a scenic helicopter flight.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 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
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
Wide sands and elevated viewpoints above the cliffs provide excellent sightlines for a low eclipse.
—Jamie Carter, Space.com, 7 June 2026
Take a water taxi from Sesimbra to Praia do Ribeira do Cavalo for a day on scenic, less-crowded sands in Arrábida Natural Park.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 7 June 2026
An unforgettable excursion is soaring over the Great Barrier Reef and Hill Inlet’s swirling silica sands on a scenic helicopter flight.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 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
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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Throw it on over your bathing suit for a beach day or pair it with sandals and a tote for a casual, put-together look anywhere else.—
Jill Layton,
PEOPLE,
12 June 2026
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Popular beaches include Hidden Beach (a secluded oasis), Veteran’s Beach (great for boaters), and Crescent Beach (a gem with a quaint grassy area).—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
12 June 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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No bombshells so far in the latest Pentagon batch of declassified Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena files.—
Josh Meyer,
USA Today,
12 June 2026
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OpenAI confidentially files for IPO.—
John Kell,
Fortune,
9 June 2026
Verb
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Expect to see even tinier dots and minuscule French tips atop jelly polishes in summery shades like fuchsia and blood orange.—
Annie Blay-Tettey,
Allure,
4 June 2026
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Sheer jelly polishes create a seamless ombré effect.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
2 June 2026
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At The Happy Crane, Parry gives the char siu treatment to rich Iberico pork jowl, steams and grinds his own rice for the crab rice roll, and tosses Monterey abalone and Jimmy Nardello peppers into a smoking wok with XO sauce.—
Becky Duffett,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
8 June 2026
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The Food Processor quickly chops, slices, and shreds a wide array of ingredients for unlimited culinary creations, while the Coffee & Spice Grinder efficiently grinds coffee beans, spices, and herbs for superior flavor and potency.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 June 2026
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“Sands.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sands. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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