shingles 1 of 2

noun

Definition of shinglesnext
plural of shingle
1
as in marls

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2
as in crops

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shingles

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of shingle
as in overlaps

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Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for shingles
  1. detritus
  2. crops
  3. overlaps
  4. silts
  5. trims
  6. overlays
  7. clays
  8. bobs
Noun
  • In the next round of Count the Rice, the rice is mixed into a large box full of paper, styrofoam, and other detritus.
    — Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 14 July 2026
  • Based on carbon dating and artifacts, detritus and animal remains found at the site, Carr and others concluded the circle had likely been the foundation for a wooden ceremonial building dating back around 2,000 years.
    — Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 30 June 2026
Definition of detritus
Noun
  • Chastain recommends keeping all bird attractions (like birdbaths, feeders, and birdhouses) in a separate section of the garden away from your food crops, creating a bird haven to keep them busy.
    — The Spruce, The Spruce, 5 July 2026
  • Drought covered virtually the entire Plains, destroying crops with deficient rainfall, high temperatures, high winds, insect infestations and dust storms.
    — Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 4 July 2026
Definition of crops
Verb
  • That means defining how and when to see the lights themselves, and how our aurora season overlaps with the polar bears and belugas.
    — Cody Chomiak, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • That nine year window overlaps almost exactly with the stretch when treatment offers the most protection for brain health, so the delay carries real cost.
    — Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 July 2026
Definition of overlaps
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
Definition of silts
Noun
  • The Outback also comes in plenty of affordable trims for drivers who find the base model to be too barebones.
    — Charles Singh, USA Today, 16 July 2026
  • The white interior and faux leather are also available in Overland and reviewed Limited trims.
    — James Raia, Mercury News, 28 June 2026
Definition of trims
Verb
  • The map also overlays the location of water hydrants, the moisture content of vegetation, wildfire history, red flag warnings of dangerous fire conditions and other data.
    — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 8 July 2026
  • Rather than replacing existing systems, 1001 overlays them with a live operational model that analyzes data, predicts problems, and recommends—or automates—the best course of action before issues escalate.
    — Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 7 July 2026
Definition of overlays
Noun
  • Plus, the addition of colored clays, according to the brand, helps mask uneven skin tone and discoloration.
    — Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 11 July 2026
  • Practice cattle-handling skills, ride one of 70 horses and take aim on the sporting clays course.
    — Jennifer Kester, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026
Definition of clays
Noun
  • While the answer to this is unique to each person, short haircuts are very popular with women over 60, from cropped pixie cuts to longer bobs.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 12 July 2026
  • Winona’s pixie feels like wiping the slate clean after years of polished bobs and clean-girl looks dominating the trend cycle.
    — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 8 July 2026
Definition of bobs
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