Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shingles
Noun
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Despite those efforts, the pool still faced algae blooms and needed to be emptied out periodically to clean out algae, goose droppings and other detritus.—
Joe Walsh,
CBS News,
19 June 2026 -
Preparations have been underway for nearly a year — out of public view — as the development team Centennial Partners cleared furniture, fixtures and detritus from the 19-story building that ceased to function as a hospital in 2008.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
Noun
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Some flowers and scented herbs can be used as companion plants to naturally repel aphids, while others function as trap crops by luring aphids away from milkweed.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 June 2026
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Since then, the editing capability of CRISPR has been tested on everything from developing disease treatments to engineering drought-resistant crops to resurrecting genes of extinct species.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
11 June 2026
Verb
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That is slightly earlier than — but partially overlaps with — this year’s Crested Butte Wildflower Festival, running July 10-19.—
Tiney Ricciardi,
Denver Post,
28 May 2026
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Recognizing that student cell phone use overlaps with multiple areas (including instruction, student well-being, safety and communication), the district sought to better understand how these priorities are perceived across the educational partner groups, according to a staff report.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 May 2026
Noun
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Finer clays, silts and coarser sands would all have been deposited by different processes.—
Geoff Emberling,
The Conversation,
19 May 2026
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These silts were left behind when ancient river channels filled up or when floodwaters slowed down and gently dropped tiny particles.—
Pranjal Malewar,
New Atlas,
18 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Another factor driving more industry attention toward trims is legislation.—
Sarah Jones,
Footwear News,
18 June 2026
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Regular trims are also essential to prevent split ends and manage volume.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
Verb
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With a white leather upper, Fire Red Jumpman branding and accents and the sneaker’s iconic gray elephant print overlays, the White Cement Air Jordan 3 is widely praised as one of the top pairs in athletic footwear history.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
20 May 2026
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These devices may be attached externally, hidden inside the pump, or paired with cameras or keypad overlays to capture PINs.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
Noun
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Practice cattle-handling skills, ride one of 70 horses and take aim on the sporting clays course.—
Jennifer Kester,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2026
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The linen fabric has been dyed through the label’s proprietary Tinto Terra technique, which utilizes natural clays to produce earthy, complex colors with reduced environmental impact.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
25 May 2026
Noun
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Read on for 10 bobs that wear well at any age.—
Calin Van Paris,
InStyle,
16 June 2026
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Just a few months after their 13th birthday, the sisters got matching flippy bobs to attend the premiere of Anna and the King in matching pearl necklaces, black cardigans and fringed skirts — one lavender, one pink.—
Alexandra Schonfeld,
PEOPLE,
13 June 2026
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“Shingles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shingles. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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