sheaves

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

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Noun
  • There are loads of under-the-radar towns along these states' coastlines that have their own unique charms and draws.
    Amy Thomas, Travel + Leisure, 12 May 2026
  • Buckle up for loads of action and a wild ride through SoCal history and haunts.
    Paula L. Woods, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
Noun
  • Many commencement speakers are given honorary degrees, but the prestige associated with such matters has declined over the years; six-figure piles of cash surely seem more useful than an ersatz doctorate given to an accomplished alumnus or once-local homegirl.
    Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 15 May 2026
  • Most earwig problems begin outside, where damp piles of leaves, firewood or other debris create an attractive environment for the insects.
    Dan Simms, USA Today, 15 May 2026
Noun
  • Most jobs are bundles of tasks.
    Editorial, Boston Herald, 10 May 2026
  • My mother’s cousins and neighbors joined us; trays, coffee, and bundles of cloth—used to lay couscous grains out to dry in the sun—were passed from hand to hand.
    Boutheina Ben Salem, Vogue, 8 May 2026
Noun
  • This savory bread pudding has tons of flavor and texture from ingredients like French bread that's been baked in a rich Parmesan custard.
    Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 12 May 2026
  • Multiplied across a day, their rate would have been over seventy-five tons per day per man.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 12 May 2026
Noun
  • Although Dot is not around anymore, a guest book inside the small museum is filled with names from dozens of countries.
    Chelsea Torres, FOXNews.com, 16 May 2026
  • And there are the activities, notably multiple golf courses, but also 100 acres of sporting grounds, sports courts, and an array of wellness and fitness facilities, as well as almost a dozen dining venues that offer everything from a snack to an epicurean feast.
    Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 16 May 2026
Noun
  • From then on, the storytelling goes slack and perfunctory as sharks swarm and chomp on passengers and crew clinging for dear lives on rafts or slabs of plane wreckage.
    Randy Myers, Mercury News, 30 Apr. 2026
  • Four river events for kayaks, rafts and stand-up paddleboards have been moved from Gore Creek in Vail to river venues that are 35-60 miles away.
    John Meyer, Denver Post, 30 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Scouts spend hundreds of days on the road each year—long drives, cheap hotels, fast food.
    Dan Greene, New Yorker, 18 May 2026
  • Cairo has leveraged the Suez Canal’s strategic location to host many subsea cables linking Europe and Asia, generating hundreds of millions of dollars annually in transit and licensing fees.
    Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 17 May 2026
Noun
  • Maybe a whole roast chicken appeared, or its meat was folded into a gooey casserole with a few peas and carrot chunks.
    Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 May 2026
  • Aim for at least an hour of daily activity, even if it’s broken up into shorter chunks throughout the day, Drake recommended.
    Jamie Ducharme, Health, 12 May 2026
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“Sheaves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sheaves. Accessed 18 May. 2026.

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