Dictionary of synonyms

Synonyms and antonyms of the word: sand

Synonyms:

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Usage examples:

A breeding female lays between two and nine clutches of about 110 eggs each in a season, and a greater proportion of females in any given generation means more nests in the sand 20 years down the road.

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/26/climate/florida-green-sea-turtles-nesting-female.html

According to information, action was taken against illegal sand mining in Rampur, Surmarwa, Chaurasi of Patna district and Son river adjacent to Semra, Bingawa village of Bhojpur district.

Source: https://www.weeklyblitz.net/news/bihar-action-taken-against-illegal-sand-mining-in-son-river-boats-and-poklen-were-also-burnt/

According to police, C. Aravind, 26, and S. Manikandan, 29, natives of Pudukottai district, had been working as cashiers in a government-run sand quarry at Kilikoodu.

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Tiruchirapalli/stone-quarry-cashiers-robbed-in-tiruchi/article67165557.ece

A child's onesie and pieces of wood rest on the beach, partially covered with sand, near Steccato di Cutro, south of Crotone, Italy, on Feb. 28, two days after a boat of migrants sank off Italy's coast and killed dozens, many of them children.

Source: https://foreignpolicy.com/2023/05/02/russia-europe-denmark-spy-surveillance-ships-seabed-cables/

A couple of youngsters with magic sand (locally sourced black magnetite), magnets, small steel objects, and a carved/polished bowl fashioned out of a 50-pound, half-a-billion-year-old magnetic glacial erratic Cumberlandite stone found up-Island.

Source: https://www.mvtimes.com/2023/10/11/fossil-day-2023/

A crewman aboard an Australian Army MRH-90 helicopter leans out of the aircraft as it kicks up sand upon landing at Langham Beach during Talisman Saber joint military exercises between Australia and the United States in northeast Australia, July 13, 2017.

Source: https://gazette.com/news/us-world/australia-to-retire-taipan-helicopter-fleet-early-after-crash/article_7e269721-5cff-51ee-a798-4222a4809708.html

After knocking the ball loose but failing to get it out of the sand on his first attempt, Hall saved par by popping it out on the next try.

Source: https://triblive.com/sports/tour-rookie-harry-hall-up-3-despite-harris-english-ace-at-colonial/

After spending 94 years submerged in sand, the 300-pound sphinx head was in surprisingly good condition.

Source: https://screenrant.com/ten-commandments-movie-set-buried-cecil-b-demille-94-years/

A great vantage point is from the pier watching from above, or take a towel or chair to pull up on the sand.

Source: https://www.ocregister.com/2023/08/03/10-fun-and-mostly-free-things-to-do-at-the-us-open-of-surfing/

A group of kayakers paddle along River Drive along the HESCO sand barriers protecting downtown from the rising Mississippi River in Davenport, Iowa.

Source: https://www.theage.com.au/world/gallery-the-best-photos-from-around-the-world-20230430-h2bk43.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_world

A line was drawn in the sand after Joe and Melissa Gorga didn’t attend Teresa Giudice and wedding.

Source: https://www.monstersandcritics.com/tv/reality-tv/rhonj-melissa-gorga-adds-milania-giudice-to-her-blocked-list/

All above the calm lap of waves, glowing blue to white as they made it up the deep shoreline, until receding and leaving just a strip of dry sand.

Source: https://www.salon.com/2023/04/15/this-no-cook-smoked-almond-dip-is-a-rich-flavorful-starter-thats-a-definite-crowd-pleaser/

All beaches will have waves, but you will have to go searching for the best conditions with a lot of sand moving around, which means new banks will be popping up on the open beaches.

Source: https://www.portnews.com.au/story/8156955/kennys-surf-report-a-sore-butt-and-a-bit-of-bark-off-in-trying-conditions/?src=rss

All four of their kids were present for the ceremony, with the couple revealing their children 'loved' jetting off to the remote island, and danced all night and rolled around in the sand.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-11780507/How-celebrity-vow-renewals-new-weddings-Abbey-Clancy-holds-ceremony.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

All items are thrown on the sand, a veritable ugly sight.

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/open-page/marina-beach-a-paradise-lost/article66850562.ece

Along some properties, waves crashing into the sand underneath exposed the black fabric of protective “burritos” — long, sand-filled illegal tubes covered by heavy fabric that create a hard barrier against ocean waves.

Source: https://www.staradvertiser.com/2023/11/26/hawaii-news/north-shore-prepares-for-another-big-wave-season/

Along the sand road behind the dunes to St Martin’s Vineyard and Winery, we could have stayed to sample the wine or visit the little independent shops that line the one street on St Martin’s, but we’re too late: everywhere has closed.

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2023/jun/03/walking-holiday-on-the-scilly-isles-cornwall

Although nearly out of clay, Deidara managed to penetrate Gaara's sand shield with small explosive insects.

Source: https://www.cbr.com/naruto-fights-without-team-seven/

Although when you think of tropical stretches of sand you might not ever think of the Norfolk coast, allow us to change your mind with this one beach specifically.

Source: https://www.cambridge-news.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/quiet-norfolk-seaside-2-hours-27154291