shags 1 of 2

Definition of shagsnext
plural of shag

shags

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of shag

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for shags
Noun
  • Lucy Boynton is known for her bobs and lobs, and this more demure style suits her well.
    Elise Tabin, InStyle, 14 Jan. 2026
  • Golden Globes hair 2026 proved that just about every length has Old Hollywood styling potential, from bobs to bixies to long, layered cuts.
    Grace McCarty, Glamour, 12 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Ben Johns generally skips indoor events such as these, while Anna Leigh Waters chose to only play Women’s Doubles here.
    Todd Boss, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
  • Rag & Bone Miramar Sweatpant Jeans This Rag & Bone pair skips real zippers and buttons for a pull-on waistband.
    Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 20 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Both these trims are pretty simple electrics at their core.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 20 Jan. 2026
  • Light summer trims and proper tool care keep your maple looking neat and thriving year after year.
    Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 18 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • When the Pacers shut that down, Harper immediately springs into action to get the ball instead.
    Jared Weiss, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
  • Male ratfish have a structure called a tenaculum, which is essentially a retractable rod tipped with a chandelier of teeth that springs out of their forehead to grip females during mating.
    Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 8 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Mauch grew corn in the field last year and plans to rotate crops this year, deciding soon whether to plant wheat or alfalfa.
    Shaun Boyd, CBS News, 24 Jan. 2026
  • Such variability is generally not good for commercial crops, which thrive on uniform and predictable nut production.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • In the video, the cat quickly leaps off the stove after turning on a burner, which ignited the items sitting on top.
    Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 17 Jan. 2026
  • And then there’s that line about wishing you were here to see it, which leaps from his throat like a cry for help.
    Sam Sodomsky, Pitchfork, 11 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Each time Ivy's owner, Ryan, draws nearer, the dog fakes him out and bounds away, tail wagging.
    Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 27 Jan. 2026
  • Growing by leaps and bounds Lavrenov has always been prepared.
    Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • 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 30 Jan. 2026.

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