sheaf

Definition of sheafnext
as in loads
a considerable amount contends that casino gambling would generate a sheaf of social problems for the state

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Recent Examples of sheaf This is the era of the signboard—the Cobbler’s boot, the Baker’s sheaf of wheat—symbols that hung over muddy European streets to tell the illiterate masses where to spend their coin. Eben Shapiro, Time, 8 Feb. 2026 Nonetheless, Netflix will carry a sheaf of about 20 PSKY shows, internationally with titles such as Matlock and King of Queens, and in the United States with titles such as Seal Team, Watson and Mayor of Kingstown. David Bloom, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026 While there’s enough variety to satisfy visitors of all interests, the athletic events — such as stone put, hammer throw, caber toss, sheaf toss and weight over bar — prove to be a big draw. Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Jan. 2026 The sum total of Washington’s two-state endeavors is a sheaf of memoirs lamenting a lost peace. Ray Takeyh, Foreign Affairs, 4 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for sheaf
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Noun
  • Once transported to the canyon, the modular components were assembled and put into place using one of the world’s largest cable cranes (cranes that move loads while suspended on cables), which spanned the gorge between the two towers.
    Aman Kumar, Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 Apr. 2026
  • According to Archer Western, HDR’s design engineers failed to properly account for wind loads — including hurricane winds — in an initial, partial design for the signature bridge arches that the contractor used to calculate construction costs and time for its bid.
    Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The underground excavation machine, weighing around 500 tons, is designed to dig vertical shafts through solid rock at depths previously difficult to reach using conventional mining techniques.
    Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 9 Apr. 2026
  • Companies that emit more than 100 tons of any pollutant in one year must apply for Title V permits.
    Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 9 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • More than a half-dozen potential candidates are speaking here to make inroads among Black leaders, one of Democrats' most powerful voting blocs.
    ABC News, ABC News, 9 Apr. 2026
  • Yet a new work from the guy who gave you Sex, Lies and Videotape — and Traffic, and Erin Brockovich, and Out of Sight, and Magic Mike, and Black Bag, and literally dozens of other movies that run the gamut from intriguing to flat-out brilliant — is still worth clearing your schedule for.
    David Fear, Rolling Stone, 9 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • In her letter late last month to City Council members, the city attorney raised a slew of questions about the fiscal contract with LA28.
    James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
  • This is the other side, a story rife with inconsistencies, false claims and, now, a slew of felony charges that could land her in prison for decades.
    Sam Tabachnik, Denver Post, 8 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The piles of dishes in the sink.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2026
  • Spring is a time for renewal, and that includes refreshing your ‘to be read’ pile.
    Theara Coleman, TheWeek, 7 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The Home Depot’s Spring Black Friday event is live, unlocking great deals on a bunch of big tool brands.
    Andrew P. Collins, The Drive, 9 Apr. 2026
  • Also, at Tribal, Dee says that there are two groups forming with a bunch of people in the middle.
    Brian Moylan, Vulture, 9 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Flavors include Superman, moose tracks, Dubai chocolate and Play Dough (bright yellow vanilla ice cream with chunks of red and blue cookie dough).
    Jenna Thompson April 8, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2026
  • Borough officials call that spot ground zero for extreme erosion, after major chunks of the beach were wiped away.
    Sean Tallant, CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • With lifetime licenses for both Office and Windows, this bundle provides a straightforward way to upgrade a PC without ongoing subscription costs.
    StackCommerce Team, PC Magazine, 10 Apr. 2026
  • Get a hedge-and-branch trimming bundle at a huge discount.
    Andrew P. Collins, The Drive, 9 Apr. 2026

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“Sheaf.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sheaf. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.

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