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
If a book has swords and dragons on the cover, chances are boys will be interested.
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Doug McIntyre, Oc Register, 31 Aug. 2025
Peter was eating ice-cream cake; kids chased one another across the lawn brandishing foam swords and squirt guns.
—Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025
His then-3-year-old sister was reportedly found in reach of blades and swords and taken into state custody.
—Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 24 Aug. 2025
Jim considers some uniforms and swords used by Ku Klux Klan leaders to be the most controversial items.
—Russ Wiles, AZCentral.com, 23 Aug. 2025
One is a blacksmith, where players can craft their own swords focused on traits such as more power fatal blows, upgraded slash attacks and other attributes.
—Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 18 Aug. 2025
Only swords, axes, and daggers are permitted.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Travelers are discouraged from bringing any e-cigarettes, weapons, swords, or fireworks into the country, unless a permit is issued by the government.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 13 Aug. 2025
The ultimate agreement was dramatic, the official announcement filled with references to beating swords into plowshares.
—Arthur House, Hartford Courant, 30 Dec. 2024
Doug McIntyre, Oc Register, 31 Aug. 2025
Peter was eating ice-cream cake; kids chased one another across the lawn brandishing foam swords and squirt guns.
—Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025
His then-3-year-old sister was reportedly found in reach of blades and swords and taken into state custody.
—Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 24 Aug. 2025
Jim considers some uniforms and swords used by Ku Klux Klan leaders to be the most controversial items.
—Russ Wiles, AZCentral.com, 23 Aug. 2025
One is a blacksmith, where players can craft their own swords focused on traits such as more power fatal blows, upgraded slash attacks and other attributes.
—Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 18 Aug. 2025
Only swords, axes, and daggers are permitted.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Travelers are discouraged from bringing any e-cigarettes, weapons, swords, or fireworks into the country, unless a permit is issued by the government.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 13 Aug. 2025
The ultimate agreement was dramatic, the official announcement filled with references to beating swords into plowshares.
—Arthur House, Hartford Courant, 30 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for swords
Noun
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The variety of blades can tackle several different pruning jobs, which makes this versatile set your new best friend until the first frost sets in.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Sep. 2025
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Start with something simpler like replacing windshield wiper blades or changing a tire.—
Keenan Thompson,
USA Today,
3 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 9 Sep. 2025.
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