sword

as in blade
a hand weapon with a length of metal sharpened on one or both sides and usually tapered to a sharp point once upon a time dueling with swords was the gentlemanly way to settle a point of honor

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Recent Examples of sword The original sword requested by administration officials was given to Eisenhower in 1947 by Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands. Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 13 Oct. 2025 In the end, when Malcolm pulls out a sword on him, Brian is given little choice but to kill Malcolm in front of Ellen in the ensuing battle, tainting the start of the happy couple’s life together. Max Gao, HollywoodReporter, 13 Oct. 2025 The fighting shows Aang using his airbending, while also entering the Avatar State for some powerful moves; Zuko firebending and donning his Blue Spirit mask and swords; Korra using all four elements and also using the Avatar State; and much more elemental fighting. Jordan Moreau, Variety, 12 Oct. 2025 Still, coaches often fall on the proverbial sword to compensate for organizational issues. Alex Kirschenbaum, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for sword
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Noun
  • During that time, make a list of all the things that particular space needs, like cleaning out the closet, swapping out air filters, dusting fan blades, washing the walls, and cleaning the windows and under the rugs.
    Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2025
  • Its blade design is inspired by the continuous shape of a Möbius strip, creating a smoother, more natural airflow that’s easier on the senses than traditional fans.
    Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 23 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Or look to heavy-duty hooks Made from heavy-duty steel, these hooks can hold up to 265 pounds.
    Michelle Mastro, Architectural Digest, 23 Oct. 2025
  • The International Energy Agency (IEA) and Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) have both identified CCS as an essential tool to reduce emissions from carbon-intensive sectors like power, cement, and steel.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2025

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“Sword.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sword. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.

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