aces 1 of 2

noun

Definition of acesnext
plural of ace
1
as in experts
a person with a high level of knowledge or skill in a field took a few lessons with a tennis ace to improve his backhand

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2
as in splashes
a very small amount not an ace of truth in what she said

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3
as in inches
a very small distance or degree came within an ace of being chosen for the part

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aces

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of ace
as in nails

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  1. experts
  2. nails
  3. scholars
  4. wizards
  5. accomplishes
  6. little
  7. achieves
  8. artists
Noun
  • While security measures at hospitals have increased following the shooting, experts warn that these efforts may be temporary unless significant changes are made.
    Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
  • As discussed by experts already driving AI strategies across their teams, here are four actionable steps to get the best out of your organization’s AI strategy.
    Kolawole Samuel Adebayo, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Verb
  • Woodley nails Diana’s mean-waif combustibility, and both Colindrez and Ferreira, playing outsiders unimpressed with their welcome to the Dahl house, do lovely work.
    Helen Shaw, The New Yorker, 13 Dec. 2024
  • In director Jamie Lloyd’s electric and minimalist Broadway update of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s 1990s musical based on a ‘50s movie, the former Pussycat Doll nails the comedy of a camp diva — inhabiting former ingenue Norma’s delusion and ego without ever losing sight of her sincerity.
    EW Staff, EW.com, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of nails
Noun
  • Earlier scholars suggested the monument was a temple, a calendar or an observatory.
    Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
  • On the other hand, the version of the theory often attributed to him is so radical that few modern scholars would want the honor, anyway.
    Manvir Singh, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of scholars
Noun
  • The call center gurus, the health system process engineers, and quality improvement wizards reading this will certainly say that the issues being experienced with call-center centralization isn’t the result of call center centralization.
    Sachin H. Jain, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Composed of creative visionaries, innovators, strategists, music mavens, tequila lovers, artists, writers, digital wizards, and more, Where Eagles Dare promotes and practices a collaborative approach that honors all ideas while encouraging employees to learn from their peers’ expertise.
    Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of wizards
Verb
  • Below, in a chat with THR, Birmingham expands on that pitch, while also explaining how Sheridan accomplishes such authenticity in his Native storytelling and why the death of John Dutton (Kevin Costner‘s character) had to happen in order to arrive at this full-circle ending.
    Jackie Strause, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Acquiring the veteran accomplishes two goals the Yankees set out for themselves after missing out on Soto — get better defensively and more athletic.
    James O'Connell, New York Daily News, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of accomplishes
Noun
  • Showing exasperation with the players involved does little to inspire confidence in them, and communicates to supporters that a manager is thinking about their own brand as much as the side’s performance.
    Michael Cox, The Athletic, 14 Dec. 2024
  • Kelce says the look of awe on a child’s face is really for the parents since the littles don’t really understand what is going on around them quite yet.
    Melissa Willets, Parents, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of little
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  • The study introduces a novel synthesis technique that achieves unprecedented porosity without compromising structural integrity.
    Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Let’s explore how conversational AI achieves this transformation.
    James Cochrane-Dyet, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of achieves
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  • Alongside traditional fixtures like the 2,700-pound cast iron chandeliers recreated from original construction drawings and photos with 21st-century energy-efficient lighting, graffiti has been preserved with every effort to find, credit and showcase the artists.
    Patrick Sauer, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Conor Byrne Pub, a beloved music venue frequented by up-and-coming artists, was in danger of closing its doors forever earlier this year, KNKX reported.
    Natalie Escobar, NPR, 24 Dec. 2024
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