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Recent Examples of shanties
In Leland, historic Fishtown provides a glimpse into the area's fishing roots, with old shanties, smokehouses, and docks still lining the riverfront.
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Lauren Dana Ellman,
Midwest Living,
30 June 2026
Six shanties on stilts were damaged in a coastal village in Zamboanga del Sur province due to the quake and taller waves, officials said.
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ABC News,
7 June 2026
This style blends metal subgenres with traditional sea shanties, accordions — accordions are rare in metal, bear in mind — tin whistles and steel drums.
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Sofia Goldstein,
SPIN,
2 June 2026
Check out Fishtown, home to historic fishing shanties that now house cool small businesses.
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Katy Spratte Joyce,
Travel + Leisure,
9 May 2026
His voice conjured cannons and sea shanties.
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Literary Hub,
29 Apr. 2026
From an assessment of Stipe’s fecund beard, the two moved on to the subject of ship captains and sea shanties.
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Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
24 Apr. 2026
Still, the rich history behind the day of laughter and libations remains behind the surge of shamrocks and drunken shanties.
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Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
17 Mar. 2026
Trapped at home, staring at their computers and phones, shanties offered people a common, joyful cause.
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Longreads,
5 Mar. 2026
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Midwest Living,
30 June 2026
Six shanties on stilts were damaged in a coastal village in Zamboanga del Sur province due to the quake and taller waves, officials said.
—
ABC News,
7 June 2026
This style blends metal subgenres with traditional sea shanties, accordions — accordions are rare in metal, bear in mind — tin whistles and steel drums.
—
Sofia Goldstein,
SPIN,
2 June 2026
Check out Fishtown, home to historic fishing shanties that now house cool small businesses.
—
Katy Spratte Joyce,
Travel + Leisure,
9 May 2026
His voice conjured cannons and sea shanties.
—
Literary Hub,
29 Apr. 2026
From an assessment of Stipe’s fecund beard, the two moved on to the subject of ship captains and sea shanties.
—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
24 Apr. 2026
Still, the rich history behind the day of laughter and libations remains behind the surge of shamrocks and drunken shanties.
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Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
17 Mar. 2026
Trapped at home, staring at their computers and phones, shanties offered people a common, joyful cause.
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Longreads,
5 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shanties
Noun
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The Kreung people of northeastern Cambodia build huts for their adolescent daughters to use for erotic liaisons and encourage them to have as many of these as possible before choosing a husband.
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The Blue Lagoon purchased the property and began welcoming guests in 2023 across a hotel, a set of private lodges, huts, a hostel, and a campsite.
Noun
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The rocky beach is lined with beach chairs that can be rented, and there are several traditional taverns and snack shacks.
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Police said two Mozambican men were killed during violence in late May in Mossel Bay, a coastal town in the Western Cape, where more than 50 shacks in an informal settlement were burned.
Noun
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By replacing passive screen time with active participation, camps give children the opportunity to create, explore and connect.
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There are many different ways to take active vacations including niches such as white water rafting, surfing schools, yoga retreats, and triathlon training camps.
Noun
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In southwest Utah, the Cottonwood fire has exploded to more than 144 square miles, tearing through canyons, ski terrain and cabins as steep cliffs hamper ground crews and heavy equipment.
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Beloved cabins and lifelong memories reduced to ashes As officials continue assessing the ongoing damage, the full toll of the Cottonwood Fire remains unknown.
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“Shanties.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shanties. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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