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verb

as in to bound

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Recent Examples of shag
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From flocked wallcovering in my bathroom, to shag carpet in my bedroom, to the ribbed velvet corduroy sofa in the den, texture was everywhere. — Tessa Cooper, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2026 My son was shagging fly balls and his dad was throwing BP to him with our scouting staff on Field 1 in Florida. — Drew Vonscio, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2025 Beyond the occasional knee bobbing and finger tapping, there’s no jiving, shagging, or small talk here. — Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Oct. 2025 Rivera, who always loved to shag flyballs during his playing days, hurt himself while manning center field during a Willie Randolph at-bat. — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 9 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for shag
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shag
  1. bob
  2. bound
  3. crop
  4. skip
  5. trim
  6. leap
  7. fade
  8. lope
Noun
  • Whether you’re drawn to a sleek, chin-grazing bob, a shoulder-length bob, or something a little more daring, the best part is there’s no one-size-fits-all approach.
    — Amanda Le, InStyle, 6 Nov. 2026
  • While bob trends of late have given way to the super chic lob or the trending clavi-cut, Margot Robbie has emerged with a dramatically shorter, sharper, and much blonder bob.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of bob
Verb
  • Caleb Wilson bounded into the paint with the lack of abandon every rookie possesses, stretching his arms toward the rim in a desperate reach for the ball.
    — Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026
  • Milwaukee players bounded out of the dugout to greet Pratt, who debuted in June and became the first rookie to hit an extra-inning homer in the World Series.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of bound
Noun
  • Pollution worsens as Diwali fireworks coincide with cooler weather and smoke from crop-residue fires in neighboring states of Punjab and Haryana.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 Nov. 2026
  • María uses no chemicals, makes her own organic fertilizers, and, since 2023, has trained in protecting soil and crops without pesticides.
    — Lys Arango, Vogue, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of crop
Verb
  • Why headcount will not shortcut it The temptation is to skip the build and cut staff.
    — Adam Dumey, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2026
  • According to Bloomberg, Apple is skipping Pro and Max versions of the M6 chip that was introduced earlier this year to focus its attention on a significant rework for the M7 due in 2027.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of skip
Noun
  • The team previously showcased its inaugural season uniforms with black and white as the main colors, gray and red as the trim colors, with Detroit as the branding.
    — Paula Wethington, CBS News, 10 Nov. 2026
  • Some lace trim was also added at the hem and the open seam for the thigh-high slit.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of trim
Verb
  • Major figures such as Edie Falco, Kent Jones, and Isabella Rossellini leapt to his support, while donations to the CAC dried up, and box office receipts cratered, IndieWire reported last month.
    — Brent Lang, IndieWire, 8 Nov. 2026
  • After of a week that saw MAGA’s political fangs knocked out by a big blue sock to jaw in the midterms, Saturday Night Live tonight leaped into the ring and started swinging from the cold open get-go.
    — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of leap
Noun
  • Precincts with more votes cast per square mile appear more solid, with areas with lower voter density fade to white.
    — Sean Greene, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Toney caught four passes on Miami’s opening drive, including an over-the-shoulder grab on a fade for a touchdown.
    — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of fade
Verb
  • Instead, polskas emphasize the first and third beats, creating a loping sort of feeling.
    — David Harris, SPIN, 12 Oct. 2026
  • After sunset, when everyone lopes back from the beach, there are a few couples hitching their gear onto motor scooters and a few families carrying babies, bags, and boards, toddlers in tow.
    — Michelle Jana Chan, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Sep. 2026
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