Mother Hubbards

noun

plural of Mother Hubbard
as in granny dresses

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  1. sheaths
  2. shifts
  3. sacks
Noun
  • The research team says future versions may use adjustable sheaths or elastic materials to fit a wider range of bodies.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 26 July 2026
  • To further the house’s connection to nature, Wright used flagstone flooring inside and out and employed large sheaths of glass windows for visual continuity.
    — Elizabeth Fazzare, Architectural Digest, 14 July 2026
Definition of sheaths
Noun
  • This includes inventory accuracy, reporting and KPI visibility, carrier performance, order status, labor capacity, fulfillment bottlenecks, returns volume and demand shifts.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Even if some of the dialogue was similar, the emotional conversations were very different, and playing with those tonal shifts was a lot of fun.
    — Jennifer Maas, Variety, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of shifts
Noun
  • In the Steelers’ first game of the 2025 season, Jones allowed three sacks on quarterback Aaron Rodgers while lined up at left tackle.
    — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Goode had 29 tackles (but no sacks) in 37 games and one start.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of sacks
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“Mother Hubbards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/Mother%20Hubbards. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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