as in blades
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 swords
Big medals and engraved swords to the technical contributors, especially director of photography Adrian Biddie, whose light tones and droll eye add color and panache to Princess‘ appealing look.
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Duane Byrge, HollywoodReporter, 25 Sep. 2025
Conquistadores used their swords as spits to roast babies as their mothers watched.
—Greg Grandin
september 23, Literary Hub, 23 Sep. 2025
One core mechanic the game intends for players to use is a hot swap between two swords that’s initiated by using a separate quick strike.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 18 Sep. 2025
Clowns entertain crowds at local fairs by twisting skinny balloons into poodles and swords.
—Susan Tompor, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2025
Speakers hidden in the foliage blared a soaring melody suggestive of a heroic quest involving swords.
—Bianca Bosker, The Atlantic, 14 Sep. 2025
But Bodie, with his room full of swords and adult braces, is the kind of wacky force that requires a clarity of vision and Winter isn’t up to the task.
—Sam Bodrojan, IndieWire, 11 Sep. 2025
Compared with children who played a game that was nonviolent, children who played a video game that included violence with guns or swords were more likely to touch a real, disabled handgun, handle a handgun longer and pull the trigger more times—including at themselves or their partner.
—Nick Mordowanec, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
The two playfully go at it with bright yellow swords made of balloons.
—Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2025
Duane Byrge, HollywoodReporter, 25 Sep. 2025
Conquistadores used their swords as spits to roast babies as their mothers watched.
—Greg Grandin
september 23, Literary Hub, 23 Sep. 2025
One core mechanic the game intends for players to use is a hot swap between two swords that’s initiated by using a separate quick strike.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 18 Sep. 2025
Clowns entertain crowds at local fairs by twisting skinny balloons into poodles and swords.
—Susan Tompor, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2025
Speakers hidden in the foliage blared a soaring melody suggestive of a heroic quest involving swords.
—Bianca Bosker, The Atlantic, 14 Sep. 2025
But Bodie, with his room full of swords and adult braces, is the kind of wacky force that requires a clarity of vision and Winter isn’t up to the task.
—Sam Bodrojan, IndieWire, 11 Sep. 2025
Compared with children who played a game that was nonviolent, children who played a video game that included violence with guns or swords were more likely to touch a real, disabled handgun, handle a handgun longer and pull the trigger more times—including at themselves or their partner.
—Nick Mordowanec, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
The two playfully go at it with bright yellow swords made of balloons.
—Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for swords
Noun
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Inconsistent Mowing Grass that’s cut too short or is cut with dull blades becomes stressed and possibly damaged, which can lead to bare spots.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
29 Sep. 2025
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There are six different armaments that be unlocked, ranging from a staff, axe, and dual blades to explosive skulls and a straight up mini-mech suit.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
27 Sep. 2025
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For example, stainless steel has the addition of chromium to add rust resistance, while alloy steels might add nickel, copper, or aluminum to serve as construction material.—
Jesse Raub,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
20 Aug. 2025
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Nickel is primarily used to make stainless steel and other alloy steels, as well as batteries.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Swords.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swords. Accessed 3 Oct. 2025.
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