Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shingles
Noun
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Traditionally, farmers have relied on rainy season precipitation to water their crops.—
Diaa Hadid,
NPR,
16 May 2026 -
Without it, fewer crops will grow.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
16 May 2026
Verb
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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
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Chagyrskaya 64 has a second cavity, which overlaps a groove in the side of the tooth that looks like trademark evidence of picking.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
13 May 2026
Noun
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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
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There were about two hundred people gathered in the wreckage of the lobby, which was full of seawater and detritus.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
4 May 2026
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Weightless drama brings sheer layers and kinetic textures to the forefront with drama by utilizing delicate trims and soft frill details.—
Kanika Talwar,
Footwear News,
14 May 2026
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The company sees slowness not as a limitation, but as a strategic asset that reduces risk, trims costs, and eases environmental impact.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
14 May 2026
Verb
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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
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Navy and white color-blocking sees the former color applied to patent leather overlays with contrast stitching, which stands out atop a white leather base.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
22 Apr. 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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Texture is key for bringing flat strands to life, especially with shorter cuts like lobs and bobs.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
7 Apr. 2026
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Popular mid-length blonde hairstyles include textured bobs, layered curls, and curtain bangs.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
1 Apr. 2026
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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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That’s thanks to a blend of Brazilian clays finely-milled into powders which blend easily into roots (even on darker hair colors).—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Shingles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shingles. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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