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strand

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


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

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

There’s another DNA strand provided by screenwriter Kolstad, who also invented “John Wick.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

Unusually, her unique production style, full of skittering breakbeats and sugar strand melodies, is entirely self-taught.

From BBC • Feb. 23, 2026

They lean in for a single strand of pasta — and accidentally kiss.

From Salon • Feb. 14, 2026

“Perfect is an impossible standard,” Jenna said, tugging a strand of her blue hair.

From "Keep It Together, Keiko Carter" by Debbi Michiko Florence




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