as in beaches
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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as in leaves
to cause to remain behind
he just drove off, stranding her in some dinky town with just a few bucks and the clothes she was wearing
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Recent Examples of strands
Julia Teti, Footwear News, 1 Oct. 2025
Our tester with looser curls and naturally dry hair was surprised by how soft her strands felt, noting that the gel provided just enough control without overwhelming her curl pattern.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 30 Sep. 2025
Created by stylist Mara Roszak (the genius behind Emma Stone, Olivia Wilde, and Zoe Saldana’s shiny strands), this serum is all about bringing those salon-level results into your everyday routine.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 30 Sep. 2025
Although a ladder is needed for adorning the tree with ornaments, the tree is pre-lit, so that tangled strands of lights are a thing of Christmas past.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2025
And beware, there are more spoilers in here than there are strands in DiCaprio’s ponytail.
—Simon Vozick-Levinson, Rolling Stone, 29 Sep. 2025
Straight, fine, flat, and fragile strands.
—Maggie Donahue, Health, 27 Sep. 2025
But for curly and coily spa-goers, the dry saunas can wreak havoc on your fragile strands, leaving them brittle and prone to damage.
—Essence, 26 Sep. 2025
The best clarifying shampoo can completely transform a lackluster shower routine, deep cleansing hair, exfoliating the scalp, and banishing excess oils and product buildup that leave strands flat, dull, or frizz-prone.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2025
Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 21 Aug. 2025
When a shipwreck strands them on a deserted island, Annie discovers Chopper is a fraud and knows nothing about survival, leaving her in charge of figuring out how to keep them alive.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 21 Aug. 2025
Noun
The singer’s blond hair was tussled into a messy updo with strands of hair to frame Jackson’s face.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 1 Oct. 2025
Our tester with looser curls and naturally dry hair was surprised by how soft her strands felt, noting that the gel provided just enough control without overwhelming her curl pattern.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 30 Sep. 2025
Created by stylist Mara Roszak (the genius behind Emma Stone, Olivia Wilde, and Zoe Saldana’s shiny strands), this serum is all about bringing those salon-level results into your everyday routine.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 30 Sep. 2025
Although a ladder is needed for adorning the tree with ornaments, the tree is pre-lit, so that tangled strands of lights are a thing of Christmas past.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2025
And beware, there are more spoilers in here than there are strands in DiCaprio’s ponytail.
—Simon Vozick-Levinson, Rolling Stone, 29 Sep. 2025
Straight, fine, flat, and fragile strands.
—Maggie Donahue, Health, 27 Sep. 2025
But for curly and coily spa-goers, the dry saunas can wreak havoc on your fragile strands, leaving them brittle and prone to damage.
—Essence, 26 Sep. 2025
The best clarifying shampoo can completely transform a lackluster shower routine, deep cleansing hair, exfoliating the scalp, and banishing excess oils and product buildup that leave strands flat, dull, or frizz-prone.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2025
Verb
However, when a shipwreck strands them on a deserted island, Annie discovers Chopper is a fraud and knows nothing about survival, leaving her in charge of figuring out how to keep them alive.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 21 Aug. 2025
When a shipwreck strands them on a deserted island, Annie discovers Chopper is a fraud and knows nothing about survival, leaving her in charge of figuring out how to keep them alive.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 21 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for strands
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Swells from Humberto are likely to cause dangerous surf and life-threatening rip current conditions, affecting beaches of the northern Caribbean, Bahamas, Bermuda, and much of the east coast of the United States over the next several days.—
MIAMI HERALD HURRICANE BOT,
Miami Herald,
30 Sep. 2025
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The most popular beaches for swimming and lounging are dotted with brightly colored umbrellas and chairs, but there are also those that are a bit more remote and undeveloped.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Sep. 2025
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Messy data wrecks forecasts, distorts reporting and wastes time.—
Thasha Batts,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Pros Leaf raking is quiet, so there are no time constraints; Collecting leaves manually not only avoids disturbing neighbors or wildlife, is also does not cause air pollution.—
Luke Miller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Sep. 2025
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So, that leaves two positions, and there’s a good chance they’ll be filled by offseason acquisitions.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Sep. 2025
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That’s a lot of water, and the thirsty sands of the desert quickly absorbed it.—
Ernie Cowan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Sep. 2025
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Yet visitors can still find secluded stretches and coves of golden sands and craggy coastal formations, some of the best tidepools anywhere and about 2,400 acres of beach and backcountry that make Crystal Cove a favorite of naturalists.—
Greg Mellen,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
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In Nigeria, aquaculture producers worked with the Acorn, an initiative of Rabobank, to restore mangroves, protecting coastlines while boosting fish populations.—
Felipe Arango,
Sourcing Journal,
26 Sep. 2025
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Rising seas swallowing coastlines.—
Antonio Maria Delgado,
Miami Herald,
23 Sep. 2025
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“Strands.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strands. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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