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as in to leave
to cause to remain behind
The bus driver just drove off, stranding her in some dinky town in the middle of nowhere.
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as in beach
the usually sandy or gravelly land bordering a body of water
the wishful dream of living an indolent, idyllic existence on some far-off strand
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Recent Examples of strand
Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Sep. 2025
The event, which was billed as a luxury music festival in the Bahamas, ended up being canceled last minute, leaving influencers and celebrities stranded.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2025
Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2025
Rice starch still sops up oil and beefs up strands, but with an even airier spray that stays invisible and smells softly fruity and floral.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
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Verb
Scientists say 8% of the genome comes from viruses that got stranded there.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Sep. 2025
The event, which was billed as a luxury music festival in the Bahamas, ended up being canceled last minute, leaving influencers and celebrities stranded.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2025
Noun
Make this fun fall porch ornament by braiding yarn to make thicker strands.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2025
Rice starch still sops up oil and beefs up strands, but with an even airier spray that stays invisible and smells softly fruity and floral.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for strand
Verb
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Much of central Saskatchewan received less than half an inch of rainfall in April and May, leaving many wetlands dry.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Sep. 2025
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Among its 14 plant oils are argan kernel and rice bran, which regulate sebum production and loosen dead skin cells, respectively—and, together, leave your pores looking significantly smaller and your skin significantly smoother.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Last week the hacks finally returned Read’s SUV, but with its electronics system totally wrecked.—
Howie Carr,
Boston Herald,
13 Sep. 2025
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Arguing further against a lopsided game, two Eagles defenders who wrecked Kansas City’s blocking in the Super Bowl have moved on.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Both of these markets are on the beach, a factor which further brings up prices amid already high demand from buyers.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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The mountainous Crimea used to be a popular holiday destination in the former USSR, known for its sunny climate and sandy beaches.—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Tesla was taken to Hollywood Tow after a person reported that it had been abandoned, NBC Los Angeles previously reported.—
Andrew Blankstein,
NBC news,
19 Sep. 2025
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The city finally towed the sedan after a citizen complained that the car had been abandoned for more than 72 hours.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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After exploring the site, newcomers to Gozo can make their way to Victoria—the island’s largest city that’s home to a historic walled district—or venture beyond the interior to the craggy shoreline, with natural features like Dwejra Bay and the Sanap Cliffs serving as ideal sunset spots.—
Jared Ranahan,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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The route passes a whopping eight state parks and a handful of small shoreline towns known for their local fish and lakefront views.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Strand.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strand. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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