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
Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 30 May 2026
Though more popular for your skin, when applied to your scalp and strands, the ingredient sloughs off buildup, soothes irritation, reduces dandruff, and controls oil production.
—Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 29 May 2026
The best hair-growth masks won’t magically make your strands grow inches overnight.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, Glamour, 29 May 2026
Remove enough strands, and the sea forest begins to unravel.
—Tatjana Baleta, Time, 28 May 2026
The formula also packs in microbiome-friendly ferments like Lactobacillus, Lactococcus, Bifida, and Saccharomyces extracts, alongside a nourishing blend of rosemary, peppermint, argan, castor, moringa, rosehip, jojoba, and soybean oils to support both scalp health and softer, silkier strands.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 27 May 2026
While setting it in a modern day Nigeria—although there are story strands set in the past—they’ve also been able to incorporate aspects of the country’s history and its colonial past.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 22 May 2026
Simply run the conditioner through your hair, from the middle of your strands to the tips and wait for one minute before rinsing.
—Claire West, PEOPLE, 20 May 2026
Unlike clip- and tape-ins, these are pre-bonded strands that use partial keratin — a protein already found in the hair — as an adhesive.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 19 May 2026
Josh Slater-Williams, IndieWire, 20 May 2026
Whale biologists generally hold that a whale that repeatedly strands itself usually has severe underlying health issues; even towing it back out to deeper waters may not keep it from starving or drowning.
—Jessica Camille Aguirre, New Yorker, 2 May 2026
Heart of the Beast centers on a former Army Special Forces soldier (Pitt), who fights for survival with his combat dog after a plane crash strands them in the Alaskan wilderness.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 16 Apr. 2026
Then there’s the murky void of David Zinn’s set, which strands the characters up until the final scene in New England apartments and hotel rooms rendered entirely in black.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 7 Apr. 2026
The film stars Ryan Gosling as a middle-school science teacher who ends up on a mission to save mankind that strands him in space by himself.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 20 Mar. 2026
Crystal beads were then added on top of the pearl strands for an even more dazzling arrangement.
—Emma Banks, InStyle, 12 Mar. 2026
Hall strands him with his third K of the day.
—Caleb Yum, Austin American Statesman, 24 Feb. 2026
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
Noun
Once the cuticle lifts, moisture from the air can enter the hair shaft, causing strands to swell and look puffy or unruly.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 30 May 2026
Though more popular for your skin, when applied to your scalp and strands, the ingredient sloughs off buildup, soothes irritation, reduces dandruff, and controls oil production.
—Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 29 May 2026
The best hair-growth masks won’t magically make your strands grow inches overnight.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, Glamour, 29 May 2026
Remove enough strands, and the sea forest begins to unravel.
—Tatjana Baleta, Time, 28 May 2026
The formula also packs in microbiome-friendly ferments like Lactobacillus, Lactococcus, Bifida, and Saccharomyces extracts, alongside a nourishing blend of rosemary, peppermint, argan, castor, moringa, rosehip, jojoba, and soybean oils to support both scalp health and softer, silkier strands.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 27 May 2026
While setting it in a modern day Nigeria—although there are story strands set in the past—they’ve also been able to incorporate aspects of the country’s history and its colonial past.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 22 May 2026
Simply run the conditioner through your hair, from the middle of your strands to the tips and wait for one minute before rinsing.
—Claire West, PEOPLE, 20 May 2026
Unlike clip- and tape-ins, these are pre-bonded strands that use partial keratin — a protein already found in the hair — as an adhesive.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 19 May 2026
Verb
The aftermath of one of Otto’s decisions gives Beever as Léna some rich material to work through, but strands Machado-Graner to an extent, including in a short subplot that feels like it was plucked from an entirely different screenplay.
—Josh Slater-Williams, IndieWire, 20 May 2026
Whale biologists generally hold that a whale that repeatedly strands itself usually has severe underlying health issues; even towing it back out to deeper waters may not keep it from starving or drowning.
—Jessica Camille Aguirre, New Yorker, 2 May 2026
Heart of the Beast centers on a former Army Special Forces soldier (Pitt), who fights for survival with his combat dog after a plane crash strands them in the Alaskan wilderness.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 16 Apr. 2026
Then there’s the murky void of David Zinn’s set, which strands the characters up until the final scene in New England apartments and hotel rooms rendered entirely in black.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 7 Apr. 2026
The film stars Ryan Gosling as a middle-school science teacher who ends up on a mission to save mankind that strands him in space by himself.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 20 Mar. 2026
Crystal beads were then added on top of the pearl strands for an even more dazzling arrangement.
—Emma Banks, InStyle, 12 Mar. 2026
Hall strands him with his third K of the day.
—Caleb Yum, Austin American Statesman, 24 Feb. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for strands
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Ishigaki is renowned for its pristine beaches, sapphire ocean and Wagyu beef.—
Wayne Chang,
CNN Money,
3 June 2026
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America’s national parks shine in the summertime, with spectacular mountain passes thawed for the season, sparkling lakes and glittering beaches at the peak of their allure, and blankets of wildflowers exploding into bloom.—
Jessica Puckett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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Kyle Busch wrecks Ron Hornaday under caution!—
Jeff Gluck,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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The change launches biannual arguments about the practice, wrecks havoc on sleep and has inspired voters to go to California polls.—
Hannah Poukish,
Sacbee.com,
7 Mar. 2026
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Automating the routine layer of any job — the retrieval, the scheduling, the mechanical assembly — leaves behind work that requires judgment, creativity and autonomy.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
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Hair tinsel is also offered, and everyone leaves with a swag bag.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
29 May 2026
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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
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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
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Panoramic terraces and an infinity pool afford spectacular views of one of Italy’s most glamorous coastlines, which includes the Portofino peninsula.—
Catherine Sabino,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Kelp fringes nearly a third of the planet’s coastlines and is an iconic feature of temperate waters, from California and Chile to Norway, Japan, and Australia.—
Tatjana Baleta,
Time,
28 May 2026
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“Strands.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strands. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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