shingles 1 of 2

plural of shingle

shingles

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of shingle
as in overlaps

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shingles
Noun
  • In some ways, archival research has always demanded sorting through verbal and visual detritus and working around unexpected gaps in records.
    Michael Waters, The Atlantic, 4 June 2025
  • But wise, connected AI development and use can serve as a vein of gold through the detritus of disruption and destruction of coming years, manifesting the priceless role of humanity in the evolution of consciousness.
    Ginny Whitelaw, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
Noun
  • While the ’60s was known for its backcombed bouffants and brushed back bobs, about midway through the decade, Brigitte Bardot brought pigtails into the beauty zeitgeist.
    Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Member Benefit December 5, 2024 What happens when two powerhouses—and two bobs—come together and join forces to edit the fashion bible?
    Vogue Club, Vogue, 5 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • The crowd was filled with men and women whose daily jobs leave them with dirt under their nails and pride in their chests because of their impact on everyone’s lives.
    Salena Zito, The Washington Examiner, 6 June 2025
  • Alcaraz improved to 21-1 on clay this year, winning titles on the dirt in Rome — beating Sinner in the final after the Italian returned from his doping ban — and Monte Carlo.
    Jerome Pugmire, Baltimore Sun, 6 June 2025
Noun
  • The thin layer of Saharan dust that could limit Friday’s soaking will dissipate over the weekend, but the moisture should linger, Torres-Vasquez said.
    Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 30 May 2025
  • Thunderstorms could affect Arizona late Sunday and into Monday, and some gusty winds could contribute to blowing dust.
    Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 May 2025
Noun
  • The landscape is unfamiliar, flat, ranch-style houses, stretches of red earth.
    Hala Alyan June 9, Literary Hub, 9 June 2025
  • Wines are typically pale to medium pink, with flavors of red cherry, earth and a hint of salt from nearby coastal breezes.
    Rachel King, Forbes.com, 7 June 2025
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“Shingles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shingles. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.

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