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strand

[strand] / strænd /
NOUN
fine thread
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK


Example Sentences

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A single hair-thin fiber strand can transmit the entire U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

Behind every roof beam is recessed LED lighting, with individual lighting control for every strand.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

Learning to cook, it transpires, was the second strand of her plan to reclaim some normality after the whirlwind of her early 20s.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

It’s a dish that demands you loosen up — lean in, risk the stain, share the strand.

From Salon • Feb. 14, 2026

As the road twisted we caught glimpses of the sea below, and the strand still filled with people.

From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff




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