shingles 1 of 2

plural of shingle

shingles

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of shingle

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for shingles
Noun
  • But its detritus remains, giving rise to streaks that wow sky watchers every August.
    Clara Moskowitz, Scientific American, 11 Aug. 2025
  • Some feed on other small living matter like algae, plankton, arthropods, and other worms, while others simply eat detritus: loose, dead organic material in the sediment.
    Owen Clarke, Outside, 11 Aug. 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
  • In high-traffic rooms or areas, sweep or vacuum daily to remove dirt and debris from the floor's surface to prevent buildup.
    Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 16 Aug. 2025
  • Scrub the vegetables under running water to remove any dirt or bacteria.
    Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 15 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Metro Phoenix faces about a 30% chance of storms during the evening of Aug. 22, along with gusty winds up to 35 mph and pockets of blowing dust.
    Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 22 Aug. 2025
  • For durability, the Pixel 10 Pro Fold is IP68 rated and can fully withstand dust and water.
    PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 22 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • What do these emerging ecosystems tell us about both the resilience and fragility of life on earth?
    Dana Taylor, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2025
  • The air quality in New York City is officially the worst on earth: smoke from Canadian wildfires has turned the sky to piss.
    Michael Robbins, Harpers Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
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“Shingles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shingles. Accessed 27 Aug. 2025.

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