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Definition of shinglesnext
plural of shingle

shingles

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verb

present tense third-person singular of shingle

Example Sentences

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Noun
  • In the 1860s, the Central Pacific Railroad laid tracks, which allowed for crops to be transported to market.
    David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 30 May 2026
  • Tomatoes are among the most popular backyard garden crops—and with good reason.
    Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 29 May 2026
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
  • The great piles of detritus in the street had completely vanished.
    Amer Matar, The Dial, 26 May 2026
  • Because bananas are made of organic materials, let microorganisms and detritus eaters (like red wiggler composting worms) do their job.
    Haniya Rae, Martha Stewart, 5 May 2026
Noun
  • Elsewhere, brands like PatBO, Anthropologie and AMUR are experimenting with even bolder silhouettes featuring feather trims, exaggerated ruffles and sculptural appliqués.
    Lauren Fisher, Footwear News, 28 May 2026
  • How many trims does the 2026 Ford Maverick come in?
    Charles Singh, USA Today, 28 May 2026
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
  • Finer clays, silts and coarser sands would all have been deposited by different processes.
    Geoff Emberling, The Conversation, 19 May 2026
  • 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
  • There are bobs that are much more geometric, polished, or structured—like the classic straight bob or blunt bob—while the Capri bob looks for movement and a certain pretty imperfection.
    Vanessa Santos, Glamour, 1 June 2026
  • Short hairstyles come in many different options, including bobs, pixies, and everything in between.
    Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 27 May 2026
Noun
  • Practice cattle-handling skills, ride one of 70 horses and take aim on the sporting clays course.
    Jennifer Kester, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026
  • 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
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“Shingles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shingles. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.

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