Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shags
Noun
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Elliot’s favorites include preppy bobs and long layers.—
Grace McCarty,
Glamour,
10 Mar. 2026 -
Smith bobs and weaves around the question.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
8 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Jenner regularly skips red carpets, quietly attending award show in support of her man.—
Meg Walters,
InStyle,
13 Mar. 2026
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By and large, boy kibble skips variety, without incorporating any veggies or sauce.—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Buick's new SUVs are affordable and luxury-adjacent, offering premium interiors and upper trims loaded with great features.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
17 Mar. 2026
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Following a 2025 refresh, the 2026 model maintains a high tech, luxurious offering that often comes at a lower price point compared to other top tier luxury competitors, with some trims seeing price decreases.—
Tony Leopardo,
Mercury News,
15 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The story follows a former agent, now working as a delivery driver, who springs into action to save his daughter when aliens attack the earth.—
Liz Shackleton,
Deadline,
17 Mar. 2026
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From the word, springs the deed.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
26 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Garden weeds adapt to local climates, tolerate drought, low soil fertility, and compete with crops for water, nutrients, and light.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
14 Mar. 2026
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According to the California Canning Peach Association, growers who supply Del Monte typically operate under contracts that can last a decade or more, providing stability for crops that take years to establish.—
Nina Burns,
CBS News,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Lancaster guard Journee Hampton (12), left, leaps to take possession of a loose ball during first half action against Austin Westlake.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
8 Mar. 2026
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Then Shep leaps into bed with Austen, practically spooning him and draping his legs over the big muppet.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Noah’s technical ability on snare drum is leaps and bounds ahead of other students his age, and his consistently excellent drumming anchors our drumline’s sound.—
Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
15 Mar. 2026
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Over six feet tall and skinny, with a mass of reddish curls, Fleming leaps and bounds across stage while delivering riffs on the bitmoji skills of baby boomers, ballads dedicated to deceased chain craft store Joann’s Fabrics, and Celine Dion’s gamer sons.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
28 Feb. 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 20 Mar. 2026.
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