Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of roaches
Outback Steakhouse, 4608 Bryant Irvin Road, Suite 421, live roaches and a dead roach was seen on top of raw chicken lid at the battering station.
—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Mar. 2026
However, these were among six restaurants and one food truck in Broward and Palm Beach counties that made the emergency closure list, with issues ranging from roaches crawling around kitchens to employees not washing their hands (one after rubbing/smashing a dead roach with their fingers).
—Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 19 Feb. 2026
Discussion of the callback inspection can start and stop with 20 dead roaches on the kitchen floor, one dead roach and two live friends on the rim of a bucket with seasonings.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 27 Oct. 2025
Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Mar. 2026
However, these were among six restaurants and one food truck in Broward and Palm Beach counties that made the emergency closure list, with issues ranging from roaches crawling around kitchens to employees not washing their hands (one after rubbing/smashing a dead roach with their fingers).
—Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 19 Feb. 2026
Discussion of the callback inspection can start and stop with 20 dead roaches on the kitchen floor, one dead roach and two live friends on the rim of a bucket with seasonings.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 27 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for roaches
Noun
-
Create a Sim with clothes, jewelry, and hairdos).—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
7 May 2026
-
In addition to wandering tourists, expect to see theater crew, set designers, actors, and matronly sensei in pastel kimonos and big, pinned up hairdos haunting the vicinity.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
These were days for doctors’ appointments, haircuts, long lunches, coming in late and leaving early.—
Antonia Hitchens,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
-
That means even giving up haircuts for a while.—
Marvin Hurst,
CBS News,
13 May 2026
Noun
-
Celebs were all about the bow a few years ago, with stars like Cardi B and Zendaya adding bows to their various hairstyles.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
14 May 2026
-
Photos in the Duchess of Sussex's post showed that Princess Lilibet had her red hair pulled back in a low relaxed bun, which has long been one of Meghan's signature hairstyles.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
12 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Roaches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roaches. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
