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as in sword
a hand weapon with a length of metal sharpened on one or both sides and usually tapered to a sharp point
dueled with blades rather than guns
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as in knife
an instrument with a metal length that has a sharp edge for cutting
used a small blade to cut the rope
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Recent Examples of blade
Taylor says that the process of making the tea will not remove existing chemicals from the grass blades, so this shouldn’t be done with grass that has been treated with herbicides and pesticides.
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Lauren Wellbank, Martha Stewart, 15 May 2026
The device's six-blade system makes quick work of lint, fuzz, and pills on everything from clothing to upholstery while its adjustable speeds help tackle heavier jobs.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 May 2026
Besides regularly removing dust that forms on the fan blades, cleaning needs can also change with the seasons.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 14 May 2026
According to a study published in the journal Behavioral Ecology, more bats and birds will steer clear of wind turbines when their blades are painted with colors similar to animals like venomous coral snakes and poison dart frogs.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 13 May 2026
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Lauren Wellbank, Martha Stewart, 15 May 2026
The device's six-blade system makes quick work of lint, fuzz, and pills on everything from clothing to upholstery while its adjustable speeds help tackle heavier jobs.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 May 2026
Besides regularly removing dust that forms on the fan blades, cleaning needs can also change with the seasons.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 14 May 2026
According to a study published in the journal Behavioral Ecology, more bats and birds will steer clear of wind turbines when their blades are painted with colors similar to animals like venomous coral snakes and poison dart frogs.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 13 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blade
Noun
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Eventually, face masks and lightweight swords gave us a taste of the back-and-forth ‘combat’ that define the sport.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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Man on a hike uncovers gold sword relic hidden under tree.—
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FOXNews.com,
14 May 2026
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On top of pocket knives, other sharp items that could be used as weapons, like corkscrews, Swiss Army knives, and box cutters, are not allowed through TSA.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
17 May 2026
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Police said a knife was recovered at the scene.—
Marissa Sulek,
CBS News,
17 May 2026
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Multiple aircraft, cutters and small boats searched 1,047 square miles over 24 hours, finding debris near the location where the EPIRB was activated, along with the captain’s body and an unoccupied life raft that had been deployed.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
17 May 2026
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Later in the inning, Montgomery jumped on a 2-0 cutter and kept the ball fair down the right-field line.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
17 May 2026
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“Blade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blade. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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