Snippets with "SOME"

Adverb according to what is said without proof
Officials from New Mexico bought some 200 guns which they allegedly planned to sell to drug cartels in Mexico.
Noun nearly complete version of a product
Available as a beta for some time now, the new version of MySpace has opened up to the public. Loyal users can still use the original service, though in time they will likely be encouraged to transition to the new site.
Adjective real or genuine
bona fide
For some reason, maybe it had something to do with the imaginary waterspouts full of sharks sucked out of the Pacific Ocean, “Sharknado” became a bona fide social media phenomenon.
Noun heap of stones set up as a memorial or to mark a path
These special stone structures, consisting of spokes and cairns, have been built by Native Americans for centuries. Some are even considered coeval with the pyramids in Egypt.
Phrase lie or sit outside in the sun
catch some rays
That looks like a good spot for the sea lion to catch some rays!
Phrase get some sleep
catching some Zs
This cat is catching some Zs in a very awkward position!
Adjective authoritative and perfect as a standard of its kind
Considered by some to be the greatest novel ever written, Anna Karenina is Tolstoy's classic tale of love and adultery set against the backdrop of high society in Russia.
Verb fall down or cave in suddenly
collapse
Some 30 homes were buried under tonnes of mud after a hillside collapsed on Sunday. The landslide was triggered by the heaviest rains to hit Colombia in four decades.
Verb fall or cave in suddenly
At some point in geological history a part of the ceiling to an amazing 10km cavern collapsed, opening to the world the beauty of Krizna cave, in Slovenia.
Adjective extraordinarily great in size
The Great Pyramid is part of Egypt's rich heritage. Constructed some 4,500 years ago, this colossal structure was the tallest in the world for thousands of years.
Verb rise above the horizon
comes up
Some people enjoy greeting the sun as it comes up.
Verb come up against
Drone pilots, fighting distant wars from the safety of U.S. bases, still confront some of the same stresses and fatigue that their comrades do on the battlefield.
Verb come up against
Death is inevitable. And for many, it's also scary. In Japan, some are confronting death head on in a rather unusual way: climbing into coffins.
Noun a printed form that can be exchanged for a free product or price cut
coupon
When I go food shopping I always bring a few coupons with me to save some money.
Adjective relating to the imagination or original ideas
As an ex-smoker myself, I can understand the pleasure of smoking cigarettes. There is no debate however, that smoking is not good for your health. Some really creative anti-smoking ads make us think twice.
Adjective having straight sides and two circular ends
The 25 meter (82 foot) tall cylindrical acrylic glass aquarium filled with about 900,000 liters of seawater contains some 2,600 fish of 56 species.
Noun food made from or containing milk
dairy
I get some milk from the dairy section. I buy the kind with less fat because it's healthier.
Verb decorate with something
deck out
Some families like to deck out their entire homes for the holidays!
Noun chemical cleaning substance used to wash clothes
detergent
Aha! Someone left their detergent on the counter! Maybe I can use some for my laundry...
do something that requires physical effort, esp. to improve health or fitness
do some exercise
If you want to do some exercise, try jumping jacks!
Noun remote-controlled pilotless aircraft or missile
Drone pilots, fighting distant wars from the safety of U.S. bases, still confront some of the same stresses and fatigue that their comrades do on the battlefield.
Adjective common within a specific area or environment
Why [Lizzy] Hawker continues to push herself to extremes is hard for some to understand. Most ultra races, like the Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc, offer no prize money .... Injury is endemic and suffering is part of the pursuit.
Adjective filled with juice
juicy
Can I have some napkins? This mango is so juicy!
expressing possibility
may
If you go walking in the woods, you may see some wildlife!
Noun loss of plumage, skin, or hair, especially as a regular feature of an animal's life cycle
molting
Some birds "ant" during molting. That is, they rub themselves all over with mouthfuls of mashed ants. The ant secretions are like bath oil; they soothe the skin during feather replacement.
expressing insistence
must
This soup is delicious! You must try some!
Adjective improvise a musical passage in a casual manner
Some acceptance speeches at the Oscars can run quite long, which is why the particularly verbose are interrupted by the noodling of the orchestra.
Adjective not available for sale or use
out of stock
Some things I wanted to buy were out of stock. I hope they get more in soon!
Verb straighten up feathers or make clean
This bird is not performing an ecstatic dance or some elaborate courtship ritual -- he is simply preening after feeding from the bottom of the shallow water.
Verb continue to hold or have
The ghostly looking Mexican axolotl retains some of its larval features for life, including its feathery pink external gills.
Adjective having a strict regard for what is right
Some less scrupulous people in the fashion industry also use human hair to thicken the pile of fur coats.
Adjective free from danger or risk
Be honest, now. Is 1-2-3-4 the password to some of your supposedly secure accounts? If you crunch the numbers, over 10 percent of all cards use that particular number, and crooks know this.
Noun an often harmful and unwanted effect of a drug that occurs along with the desired effect
side effect
The drug I'm taking has some strange side effects...
Verb leave a room or building typically for a short time
step out
Pardon me, I'm going to step out for a moment to get some fresh air...
Adjective using or containing too many words
Some acceptance speeches at the Oscars can run quite long, which is why the particularly verbose are interrupted by the noodling of the orchestra.
expressing a request
will
Will you buy some milk on the way home from work?
Noun have images taken of one's body using powerful invisible rays
got an x-ray
Now my grandma has to take medication for her low blood pressure. She was dizzy and fell. When she got an x-ray it showed she broke her arm!