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Recent Examples of shag
Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 9 Aug. 2025
Rivera suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee in May 2012 while shagging fly balls in batting practice in Kansas City, Mo.
—Larry Fleisher, Chicago Tribune, 9 Aug. 2025
Instead, Piero and Lara are cautiously trying to seduce one another while protecting themselves from shagging what could be a crazy person.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 16 July 2025
Not even teenagers yet, Ebel’s sons would be taking ground balls and shagging in the outfield during batting practice before the start of Dodger games.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2025
Larry Bowa still remembers the two kids, sons of Philadelphia Phillies catcher Bob Boone, shagging fly balls in the outfield at the old Veterans Stadium.
—Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 20 May 2025
Iglesias said shagged in the outfield the last few days in case he’d be needed.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
This spring, India shagged fly balls in batting practice and worked long hours with the fielding machines in Surprise, Arizona.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 30 Mar. 2025
Verb
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
Rivera suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee in May 2012 while shagging fly balls in batting practice in Kansas City, Mo.
—Larry Fleisher, Chicago Tribune, 9 Aug. 2025
Instead, Piero and Lara are cautiously trying to seduce one another while protecting themselves from shagging what could be a crazy person.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 16 July 2025
Not even teenagers yet, Ebel’s sons would be taking ground balls and shagging in the outfield during batting practice before the start of Dodger games.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2025
Larry Bowa still remembers the two kids, sons of Philadelphia Phillies catcher Bob Boone, shagging fly balls in the outfield at the old Veterans Stadium.
—Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 20 May 2025
Iglesias said shagged in the outfield the last few days in case he’d be needed.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
This spring, India shagged fly balls in batting practice and worked long hours with the fielding machines in Surprise, Arizona.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 30 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shag
Noun
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With a short base cut, tapered front locks, and slightly longer layers, the Trinity cut sits somewhere between a pixie cut and a bob, borrowing from the cyberpunk aesthetic of the films.—
Jeanne Ballion,
Vogue,
26 Aug. 2025
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Her tight bob haircut and big eyes alone make Sydney Chandler an arresting camera subject.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
26 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The duo begin a frantic game of hide-and-seek, with the rabbit running from one side of the tree to the other as the fawn bounds after it.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Sep. 2025
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Her most recent project bounds up multiple tallies and even reappears on one.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
30 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Significantly, one study showed, fewer residents were skipping medications and more were getting regular care for chronic illnesses in a region that has some of the nation’s highest rates of diseases – including cancer.—
Chris Kenning,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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Extreme Heat Leads to Missed Doctor's Appointments Extreme heat or cold can lead people—especially older adults and those with chronic conditions—to skip primary care visits.—
Stephanie Brown,
Verywell Health,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The most notable feature of the current crop of players is that there’s been a drip-drip effect, with England producing one outstanding talent each year.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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The following year, McBee falsified information provided to his insurance company about the company’s soybean crop again.—
Liza Esquibias,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Thank trade and industrialization, infrastructure investment, and leaps in health and education—all accelerated by affordable technology.—
Rich Karlgaard,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Woolen leaped to snag the ball but faded backward while doing so.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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While Ram hasn’t officially confirmed it for the two top trims — RHO and Tungsten — sources close to the program say that’s coming.—
Mark Phelan,
Freep.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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Visited by Joseph Hernandez The Pendry Chicago sits in the Loop’s Art Deco Carbide & Carbon building, a 1929 architectural icon with a dark stone façade and gold trim.—
Kate Kassin,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Perry has been loping around the world on this tour for four months.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
11 Aug. 2025
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Call sliced a loping liner into shallow right, and right fielder Willi Castro, first baseman Ty France and second baseman Brooks Lee converged.—
John Shipley,
Twin Cities,
27 July 2025
Noun
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As chances to find some form in 2025 fade, Koepka is searching for any kind of momentum heading into 2026.—
Mike Fore,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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With so much personal, financial and health information exposed, staying alert long after the headlines fade is critical.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Shag.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shag. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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