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
  • While daytime staffing at its Sharp Mesa Vista behavioral health hospital already meets requirements, overnight shifts have been managed based on the number of patients in beds and on the severity of their illnesses.
    — Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Aug. 2026
  • They’re soon joined by Beard, and her expression shifts yet again as Ted and Beard celebrate their reunion.
    — Keith Phipps, Vulture, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of shifts
Noun
  • Last season, Miller recorded nine sacks in 17 games with the Washington Commanders.
    — Johnny Resendiz, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Miller, who has 138 1/2 sacks over 14 seasons, dropped the quarterback nine times in his only season with Washington a year ago.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 16 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 17 Aug. 2026.

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