Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shags
Noun
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There are bobs that are much more geometric, polished, or structured—like the classic straight bob or blunt bob—while the Capri bob looks for movement and a certain pretty imperfection.—
Vanessa Santos,
Glamour,
1 June 2026 -
Short hairstyles come in many different options, including bobs, pixies, and everything in between.—
Calin Van Paris,
InStyle,
27 May 2026
Verb
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The third approach skips identity entirely and focuses on economic signals.—
Kaustubh Phatak,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Fennell skips over the ceremony, to a scene of Cathy alone at a banquet table where Edgar’s clingy ward, Isabella (Alison Oliver), gives her the wedding gift of a Cathy doll, installed in a dollhouse identical to her new home.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
27 May 2026
Noun
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Another obstacle to footwear recycling is external embellishments such as logos, patches and trims, which Fashion for Good found that 90 percent of post-consumer shoes bear.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Footwear News,
3 June 2026
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Here's a breakdown of Toyota Prius trims and which trim may be best for you.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
1 June 2026
Verb
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After Wally springs her from the Shaw's clutches, the group manages to lure the couple and some of their lackeys into the makeshift particle accelerator trap that former engineer Sam built out of old cathode-ray tube TVs.—
Megan McCluskey,
Time,
21 May 2026
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The third position toggles Bluetooth pairing mode, and the toggle promptly springs back to the On position after selecting this mode.—
Mark Knapp,
PC Magazine,
8 May 2026
Noun
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In the 1860s, the Central Pacific Railroad laid tracks, which allowed for crops to be transported to market.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
30 May 2026
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Tomatoes are among the most popular backyard garden crops—and with good reason.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
29 May 2026
Verb
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So, that’s where the story leaps off from.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
1 June 2026
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Yet, with several new locations, including the Italian Alps in all of their winter glory, and a group of utterly talented actors whose chemistry leaps off the screen, the show remains a world very much worth checking out.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
28 May 2026
Verb
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Something as simple as adding a tablespoon of fresh ground flax or chia seeds to a smoothie can do leaps and bounds improvement in the microbiome itself.—
Suzanne Le Mignot,
CBS News,
24 May 2026
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Sister typically bounds around on their walks, but Bowen said the tiny dog kept sitting still on the road.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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After Nessa's crushing death, Glinda (Ariana Grande) hands off her jeweled footwear to Dorothy (Bethany Weaver), who trots down the Yellow Brick Road to meet the Wizard (Jeff Goldblum) in the Emerald City.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
21 Nov. 2025
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“Shags.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shags. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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