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
Footwear News, 22 Feb. 2026
Think of kindness and gratitude as two strands that twist together into the helix of your child's happiness.
—Catherine Newman, Parents, 22 Feb. 2026
Argan shell powder gently buffs while argan oil helps replenish hydration, leaving you with bouncy, refreshed strands.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 22 Feb. 2026
Noonan’s killer is unnervingly tall, with a stocking mask over the top half of his head, strands of gray-blond hair poking out the back.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 21 Feb. 2026
It’s formulated with aloe vera to help attract and retain water, which helps rehydrate my strands.
—Jamie Wilson, Glamour, 20 Feb. 2026
The walkways are illuminated with a changing motif of paw prints, DNA strands, and the letters G, A, T and C, representing the DNA building blocks.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026
While hair oils and sprays can temporarily revive dull strands, glosses and glazes are best for a long-lasting finish.
—Tessa Petak, InStyle, 15 Feb. 2026
Nulastin’s proprietary Elastaplex technology helps nurture the root so strands stay beautifully anchored.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 14 Feb. 2026
Brandon Loomis, AZCentral.com, 13 Feb. 2026
Focusing strictly on survival, the History series strands 10 individuals by themselves in the wilderness, testing their primal instincts and adaptability.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Feb. 2026
However, when a shipwreck strands the two of them on a deserted island, Annie discovers Chopper is a fraud and knows nothing about survival, leaving her in charge of keeping them alive.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 9 Dec. 2025
Also keep track of how many strands your extension cords can handle.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 4 Dec. 2025
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
Noun
Stone’s hair was styled back for the occasion, with select strands framing her face in front.
—Footwear News, 22 Feb. 2026
Think of kindness and gratitude as two strands that twist together into the helix of your child's happiness.
—Catherine Newman, Parents, 22 Feb. 2026
Argan shell powder gently buffs while argan oil helps replenish hydration, leaving you with bouncy, refreshed strands.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 22 Feb. 2026
Noonan’s killer is unnervingly tall, with a stocking mask over the top half of his head, strands of gray-blond hair poking out the back.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 21 Feb. 2026
It’s formulated with aloe vera to help attract and retain water, which helps rehydrate my strands.
—Jamie Wilson, Glamour, 20 Feb. 2026
The walkways are illuminated with a changing motif of paw prints, DNA strands, and the letters G, A, T and C, representing the DNA building blocks.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026
While hair oils and sprays can temporarily revive dull strands, glosses and glazes are best for a long-lasting finish.
—Tessa Petak, InStyle, 15 Feb. 2026
Nulastin’s proprietary Elastaplex technology helps nurture the root so strands stay beautifully anchored.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 14 Feb. 2026
Verb
Most of the options that Reclamation has studied to date lead to unacceptable risks of dead pool at Lake Mead — a prospect that strands water behind Hoover Dam as the surface level drops below hydropower and outlet tubes, said John Berggren, regional policy manager for Western Resource Advocates.
—Brandon Loomis, AZCentral.com, 13 Feb. 2026
Focusing strictly on survival, the History series strands 10 individuals by themselves in the wilderness, testing their primal instincts and adaptability.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Feb. 2026
However, when a shipwreck strands the two of them on a deserted island, Annie discovers Chopper is a fraud and knows nothing about survival, leaving her in charge of keeping them alive.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 9 Dec. 2025
Also keep track of how many strands your extension cords can handle.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 4 Dec. 2025
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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Head for beaches like Côte des Basques or La Grande Plage.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
26 Feb. 2026
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The volcanic rock near several beaches will shred bare feet without apology.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Feb. 2026
Verb
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In a film like this, you’re ostensibly meant to root against the terror that the central characters wrecks on his victims.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
16 Jan. 2026
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This process wrecks kidney and heart tissue, causing the heart to enlarge and blood vessels to become stiffer, impeding circulation and setting the stage for clots.—
Jyoti Madhusoodanan,
Scientific American,
16 Dec. 2025
Verb
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That leaves Pernetti as the only candidate without any experience working with the NFLPA.—
Mike Jones,
New York Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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These observations are anecdotal for Los Angeles County, as the department traditionally sets up its mosquito traps at the beginning of March and leaves them out until about after Thanksgiving, Kluh said.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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Areas to Visit Montego Bay Montego Bay is the undisputed beach capital of the island, with hotels and resorts of every shape and size lining its powdery sands.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Feb. 2026
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And if solitude is your jam, Cheung Sha Beach's sprawling sands whisper your name.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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Trinidad Considered the birthplace of Carnival, Trinidad draws travelers from around the world to its hillsides, coastlines, and bustling downtown streets to lime (party), wine (dance), and test the limits of endurance.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Feb. 2026
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Dozens of beaches along the turquoise coastlines of Pernambuco have been issued with shark warnings, authorities said, adding that Chifre beach had issued four such signs for beachgoers.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Strands.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strands. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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