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as in to leave
to cause to remain behind
The bus driver just drove off, stranding her in some dinky town in the middle of nowhere.
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as in beach
the usually sandy or gravelly land bordering a body of water
the wishful dream of living an indolent, idyllic existence on some far-off strand
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Recent Examples of strand
Adam Schreck, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026
The closures left thousands of passengers stranded in Dubai, as authorities worked to find temporary accommodation for transit passengers and those with departing flights booked.
—Sophie Prideaux, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Mar. 2026
Julia Teti, Footwear News, 27 Feb. 2026
The formula leans on fatty acids derived from castor oil to help hydrate the scalp and reinforce each strand, creating a good foundation for volume.
—Michelle Rostamian, Allure, 27 Feb. 2026
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Verb
Germany’s Foreign Ministry said about 30,000 German tourists were stranded on cruise ships, in hotels or at closed airports in the Middle East.
—Adam Schreck, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026
The closures left thousands of passengers stranded in Dubai, as authorities worked to find temporary accommodation for transit passengers and those with departing flights booked.
—Sophie Prideaux, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Mar. 2026
Noun
The black sleeveless crepe midi dress with pearl accent detailing throughout featured a midi hemline with strands of pearls sewn into the straps, bust and down the front of the garment in sinuous lines.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 27 Feb. 2026
The formula leans on fatty acids derived from castor oil to help hydrate the scalp and reinforce each strand, creating a good foundation for volume.
—Michelle Rostamian, Allure, 27 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for strand
Verb
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And areas of south Lebanon – Hezbollah’s home turf – have once again been pounded from across the Israeli border, leaving dozens of people killed and injured, while thousands have fled their homes to take shelter out of the line of fire.—
Matthew Chance,
CNN Money,
3 Mar. 2026
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Whatever your status, seek fairness that respects both voices and leaves room for change.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
3 Mar. 2026
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Born in Finland, raised in Boston, then wrecked in Ohio, the poor woman couldn’t exist as matter anymore.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Mar. 2026
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So last week … In Atlanta, Carson Hocevar wrecked Bell.—
Jeff Gluck,
New York Times,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Blasts have been heard from the beaches of Dubai to the streets of Doha.—
Christian Edwards,
CNN Money,
28 Feb. 2026
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This funky little beach town checks all the boxes for a great seaside destination, with none of the annoyances— like huge crowds and towering high rises—of more popular spots.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
27 Feb. 2026
Verb
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No one deserves to be abandoned, let alone by someone who supposedly loves them.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
28 Feb. 2026
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What is to stop ICE from requiring teachers and school administrators to abandon their responsibility to keep students safe, or to sever trusting relationships with their students by providing information about their immigration status, family or residence?—
Tony Lux,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 2026
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From the fishermen and rescuers setting sail for deeper waters to those casting off, skating, and studying along the shoreline, the stories of the people here are as unique as the place itself.—
Brian Higgins,
Outside,
2 Mar. 2026
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Hotels line the ocean shoreline; apartments and condominiums surround Flamingo Park.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Strand.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strand. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.
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