as in beaches
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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as in leaves
to cause to remain behind
he just drove off, stranding her in some dinky town with just a few bucks and the clothes she was wearing
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Recent Examples of strands
Shelby Wax, Vogue, 7 Feb. 2026
Ready to enjoy softer strands and skip the greasy feeling?
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 6 Feb. 2026
Paranoia is an attempt to reassert control, and Barbara is desperate to feel out the strands of spider silk weaving around her.
—James Folta, Literary Hub, 5 Feb. 2026
There’s two different strands of it.
—Caroline Mimbs Nyce, New Yorker, 4 Feb. 2026
The tiniest dollop applied to my wet hair from the mid-strands down gave me soft, touchable, silky, defined, and frizz-free curls.
—Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 31 Jan. 2026
After waving my hair with a 1-inch curling wand, Toth sprayed my strands (from the top, aiming downward) with the Shu Uemura Moya Hold Finishing Hair Spray to keep them smooth.
—Jesa Marie Calaor, Allure, 31 Jan. 2026
These habits can weaken already vulnerable hair strands.
—wendy Wisner, Parents, 29 Jan. 2026
This also increases friction between hair strands, which can cause more static.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 29 Jan. 2026
Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Feb. 2026
However, when a shipwreck strands the two of them on a deserted island, Annie discovers Chopper is a fraud and knows nothing about survival, leaving her in charge of keeping them alive.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 9 Dec. 2025
Also keep track of how many strands your extension cords can handle.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 4 Dec. 2025
However, when a shipwreck strands them on a deserted island, Annie discovers Chopper is a fraud and knows nothing about survival, leaving her in charge of figuring out how to keep them alive.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 21 Aug. 2025
When a shipwreck strands them on a deserted island, Annie discovers Chopper is a fraud and knows nothing about survival, leaving her in charge of figuring out how to keep them alive.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 21 Aug. 2025
Noun
Take note from Taylor Hill, who pulled her hair back behind her veil yet allowed two strands to frame her face.
—Shelby Wax, Vogue, 7 Feb. 2026
Ready to enjoy softer strands and skip the greasy feeling?
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 6 Feb. 2026
Paranoia is an attempt to reassert control, and Barbara is desperate to feel out the strands of spider silk weaving around her.
—James Folta, Literary Hub, 5 Feb. 2026
There’s two different strands of it.
—Caroline Mimbs Nyce, New Yorker, 4 Feb. 2026
The tiniest dollop applied to my wet hair from the mid-strands down gave me soft, touchable, silky, defined, and frizz-free curls.
—Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 31 Jan. 2026
After waving my hair with a 1-inch curling wand, Toth sprayed my strands (from the top, aiming downward) with the Shu Uemura Moya Hold Finishing Hair Spray to keep them smooth.
—Jesa Marie Calaor, Allure, 31 Jan. 2026
These habits can weaken already vulnerable hair strands.
—wendy Wisner, Parents, 29 Jan. 2026
This also increases friction between hair strands, which can cause more static.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 29 Jan. 2026
Verb
Focusing strictly on survival, the History series strands 10 individuals by themselves in the wilderness, testing their primal instincts and adaptability.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Feb. 2026
However, when a shipwreck strands the two of them on a deserted island, Annie discovers Chopper is a fraud and knows nothing about survival, leaving her in charge of keeping them alive.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 9 Dec. 2025
Also keep track of how many strands your extension cords can handle.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 4 Dec. 2025
However, when a shipwreck strands them on a deserted island, Annie discovers Chopper is a fraud and knows nothing about survival, leaving her in charge of figuring out how to keep them alive.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 21 Aug. 2025
When a shipwreck strands them on a deserted island, Annie discovers Chopper is a fraud and knows nothing about survival, leaving her in charge of figuring out how to keep them alive.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 21 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for strands
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Yachts bob in the marina, palm trees line the walkways, and one of the largest and most reliably swimmable beaches stretches to the horizon.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Feb. 2026
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There is a high risk of dangerous rip currents at all Central Florida Atlantic beaches.—
Garfield Hylton,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 Feb. 2026
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In a film like this, you’re ostensibly meant to root against the terror that the central characters wrecks on his victims.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
16 Jan. 2026
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This process wrecks kidney and heart tissue, causing the heart to enlarge and blood vessels to become stiffer, impeding circulation and setting the stage for clots.—
Jyoti Madhusoodanan,
Scientific American,
16 Dec. 2025
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In the last few seconds, the black holes whirl around each other at near the speed of light, emitting ever more powerful gravitational waves until the two actually merge, combining in one gluttonous gulp that leaves behind a single, more massive black hole.—
Phil Plait,
Scientific American,
13 Feb. 2026
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Modern systems, including those from ADT, offer smart features that detect when your mobile device leaves a preset boundary (geofence) around your home.—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
13 Feb. 2026
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Caparica’s dreamy sands are worthy of pause—quite literally.—
Natalie Hammond,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Feb. 2026
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Snorkeling aside, stretching out on the pristine sands of Trunk Bay, considered one of the best beaches in the Caribbean, is a highlight of any visit to the island.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Feb. 2026
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Trinidad Considered the birthplace of Carnival, Trinidad draws travelers from around the world to its hillsides, coastlines, and bustling downtown streets to lime (party), wine (dance), and test the limits of endurance.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Feb. 2026
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Dozens of beaches along the turquoise coastlines of Pernambuco have been issued with shark warnings, authorities said, adding that Chifre beach had issued four such signs for beachgoers.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
30 Jan. 2026
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