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Recent Examples of shanty
Brook, meanwhile, is just a stylish and musically gifted member of a similarly musically inclined pirate crew who loves singing a sea shanty to an adorable little whale.
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Rafael Motamayor, Vulture, 12 Mar. 2026
Trapped at home, staring at their computers and phones, shanties offered people a common, joyful cause.
—Longreads, 5 Mar. 2026
While outreach workers will be hitting homeless encampments throughout the city, encouraging people to go to shelters during the storm, the city will not be tearing down the makeshift shanties the homeless have built before Sunday’s storm, Mamdani said.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 21 Feb. 2026
A couple and two children died Thursday night when their shanty was hit by a landslide in a quarry area that was set off by torrential rain in a village in southern Cagayan de Oro city, Office of Civil Defense regional director Antonio Sugarol said.
—Arkansas Online, 7 Feb. 2026
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Rafael Motamayor, Vulture, 12 Mar. 2026
Trapped at home, staring at their computers and phones, shanties offered people a common, joyful cause.
—Longreads, 5 Mar. 2026
While outreach workers will be hitting homeless encampments throughout the city, encouraging people to go to shelters during the storm, the city will not be tearing down the makeshift shanties the homeless have built before Sunday’s storm, Mamdani said.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 21 Feb. 2026
A couple and two children died Thursday night when their shanty was hit by a landslide in a quarry area that was set off by torrential rain in a village in southern Cagayan de Oro city, Office of Civil Defense regional director Antonio Sugarol said.
—Arkansas Online, 7 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shanty
Noun
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There are many charter boat tours and even a floating tiki hut adventure that also encourage humans to bring their pets.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 May 2026
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One such example was a fisher-hunter-gatherer base camp of six huts on the shore of Israel’s Sea of Galilee dating back 23,000 years.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 May 2026
Noun
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Lozano’s camp remains in limbo.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 2026
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The free-agent market still has some notable names awaiting employment, and the offseason program could go a long way in determining if the Panthers need additional reinforcements on their 91-man roster before training camp in July.—
Mike Kaye
Updated May 7,
Charlotte Observer,
7 May 2026
Noun
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Finally, head north to Uncle Henry’s Tamales, a small takeout shack that has been serving Delta-style tamales alongside Southeast Texas boudin and beef links since 1974.—
J.C. Reid,
Houston Chronicle,
2 May 2026
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Ted’s Burgers, a Wynwood shack entering the fray with a handheld that owner Ted Armas calls the Big Bak.—
Phillip Valys,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In fact, many passengers unknowingly make small mistakes in premium cabins that can affect both their own comfort and the overall flight experience.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Travel + Leisure,
2 May 2026
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Known for its pristine beaches and stargazing opportunities, the park is a perfect place to camp right on the water, though dogs are not allowed on the beaches or in cabins.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 May 2026
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“Shanty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shanty. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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