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strand

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


Example Sentences

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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

It also hints at new ways nanopores could be used to detect DNA damage, since breaks in the strand interfere with twisting behavior.

From Science Daily • Feb. 9, 2026

Ivan sighed and added his lumpy strand to Anya’s row of five smooth ones.

From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack




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