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as in experts
a person with a high level of knowledge or skill in a field
took a few lessons with a tennis ace to improve his backhand
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as in splashes
a very small amount
not an ace of truth in what she said
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as in inches
a very small distance or degree
came within an ace of being chosen for the part
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Recent Examples of aces
Tim Britton, New York Times, 15 May 2026
In the second set, the junior had consecutive kills as well as back-to-back service aces to help his team take a 22-11 lead as part of a 12-3 run.
—Breven Honda, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 May 2026
Louis Sakanoko landed three consecutive aces to give Hawaii an 8-6 lead in the fourth set.
—ABC News, 11 May 2026
Cryst, a 6-foot-10 freshman middle blocker, started off the fourth set with back-to-back service aces.
—Haley Sawyer, Oc Register, 10 May 2026
Fleming also had three aces and a trio of blocks.
—Justin Vigil Zuniga, Daily News, 10 May 2026
As a tennis icon, Venus Williams has been serving aces on the court for decades.
—Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 4 May 2026
Kenzel Lantano delivered 22 assists, five aces, five digs, a block and a kill as Lynn Classical (10-3) clinched a state tournament berth with a 3-0 Greater Boston League win over Everett.
—Tyler McManus, Boston Herald, 29 Apr. 2026
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The number of aces in baseball has diminished over time, while the number of teases has proliferated.
—Tim Britton, New York Times, 15 May 2026
In the second set, the junior had consecutive kills as well as back-to-back service aces to help his team take a 22-11 lead as part of a 12-3 run.
—Breven Honda, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 May 2026
Louis Sakanoko landed three consecutive aces to give Hawaii an 8-6 lead in the fourth set.
—ABC News, 11 May 2026
Cryst, a 6-foot-10 freshman middle blocker, started off the fourth set with back-to-back service aces.
—Haley Sawyer, Oc Register, 10 May 2026
Fleming also had three aces and a trio of blocks.
—Justin Vigil Zuniga, Daily News, 10 May 2026
As a tennis icon, Venus Williams has been serving aces on the court for decades.
—Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 4 May 2026
Kenzel Lantano delivered 22 assists, five aces, five digs, a block and a kill as Lynn Classical (10-3) clinched a state tournament berth with a 3-0 Greater Boston League win over Everett.
—Tyler McManus, Boston Herald, 29 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aces
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That increases polarization and can lead to gridlock in Congress, according to experts.—
Ashley Wu,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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Data center projects are likely to migrate to parts of Europe with lower power costs, creating winners and losers across the continent, the experts said.—
April Roach,Joseph Wilkins,
CNBC,
18 May 2026
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Add a few more splashes of the reserved hot water.—
Karla Walsh,
CNN Money,
12 May 2026
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Perennials are a great way to spruce up your garden and add splashes of greenery to your landscape.—
Adrienne Jordan,
Martha Stewart,
8 May 2026
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Hernandez later shared the top podium spot in high jump with Oak Park High School's Gwynneth Mureika, despite winning first place by two inches.—
Jackson Thompson OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
17 May 2026
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Instead, set the whole pot in a tub filled with several inches of water for 30 minutes.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 May 2026
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With delicate buttons down the front and a chic square-neck, this top nails the bohemian vibe, and is only made trendier with the addition of lace trim.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
11 May 2026
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After the rogue’s gallery is introduced early on, nearly everyone except for Tim, Elliot, and Rebecca fades into the background, although delightfully, Emma Thompson nails her brief comedic role as a brusque solicitor handling George’s last will and testament.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
8 May 2026
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While some of Na's fellow Korean genre masters, like Bong Joon Ho, have found global renown, for many cinephiles, Na is overdue for the kind of global introduction a Cannes premiere provides.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 May 2026
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Then, nearly three decades later, Shipp dug up his masters from the shed after a writer inquired about them.—
Chris Kenning,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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My grandmother’s version typically called just for the addition of generous sprinklings of Lawry’s garlic salt and black pepper—and that’s it.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
5 Dec. 2025
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Vulcano About an hour ferry ride from Milazzo, Vulcano lures visitors with its active volcano, Gran Cratere, and open-air mud baths just steps from the port, where bathers slather on the mineral-rich goodness before rinsing in the sea.—
Nicky Swallow,
Travel + Leisure,
17 May 2026
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Boone, meanwhile, hung his head in dissatisfaction on the steps of the Yankees’ dugout.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
17 May 2026
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The overwhelming amount of digital evidence that both district attorneys and public defenders in Colorado must manage is so dire that state lawmakers created a task force to address the issue, which effects every criminal case in the state.—
Shaun Boyd,
CBS News,
23 Dec. 2025
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What effects the death of his son or other losses and loves had upon his plays are secrets that Shakespeare carried with him to the grave.—
James Shapiro,
The Atlantic,
1 Dec. 2025
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“Aces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aces. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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