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Recent Examples of shanty
His voice conjured cannons and sea shanties.
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Literary Hub, 29 Apr. 2026
From an assessment of Stipe’s fecund beard, the two moved on to the subject of ship captains and sea shanties.
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 24 Apr. 2026
There’s nothing like listening to a shanty in the summer breeze.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 29 Mar. 2026
Still, the rich history behind the day of laughter and libations remains behind the surge of shamrocks and drunken shanties.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 17 Mar. 2026
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Literary Hub, 29 Apr. 2026
From an assessment of Stipe’s fecund beard, the two moved on to the subject of ship captains and sea shanties.
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 24 Apr. 2026
There’s nothing like listening to a shanty in the summer breeze.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 29 Mar. 2026
Still, the rich history behind the day of laughter and libations remains behind the surge of shamrocks and drunken shanties.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 17 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for shanty
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shanty
Noun
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In summer, skiers can enjoy Palmer Snowfield all the way into August (the longest ski season in North America), while hikers can trek from Timberline's parking lot to wildflower meadows and rustic huts.—
Staff,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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Tour du Mont Blanc, France/Italy/Switzerland — Circles Mont Blanc through three countries over 8 to 10 days for reasonably fit walkers, with a mix of catered huts and village stops.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2026
Noun
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While the Dallas Cowboys wrapped up their final organized team activity workout Thursday in Frisco, wide receiver George Pickens was in South Texas hosting a pair of youth camps in McAllen and Corpus Christi.—
Nick Harris
June 11,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 June 2026
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American soldiers liberated the camp months later, finding Haller at just 55 pounds and very sick.—
Jessica Tzikas,
Sun Sentinel,
11 June 2026
Noun
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While this area of Morgan Park just west of I-57 is rife with new development, the houses where the fire broke out were older shacks — one a brick structure, the other a frame structure with siding.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
7 June 2026
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What began as a small custard shack on West Thomas Street grew into a gathering place where generations of locals have celebrated little victories, cooled off after long days, and made memories over a delicious dessert.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
6 June 2026
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Staff work out of greenhouses, laboratories and cabins in urban areas like Baltimore and in more rural offices near the 193 million acres of national forest and grassland that the agency manages.—
Chiara Eisner,
NPR,
6 June 2026
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Lower cabin altitude can help reduce the physiological stress associated with high-altitude travel, an important factor for passengers flying across time zones on long-haul routes.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
6 June 2026
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“Shanty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shanty. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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