shoddies

plural of shoddy

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shoddies
Noun
  • The team used advanced 3D magnetohydrodynamic simulations to recreate the process, revealing that shockwaves propagating through giant molecular clouds can naturally generate the striking wheel-like architecture seen in some of the galaxy's most active stellar nurseries, according to the study.
    Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 1 June 2026
  • Companies would run tens of thousands of simulations to train and tune their robots, including a rigorous assessment of edge cases.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Noun
  • Tim Huesemann, Panther Denim sales director, described how some clients treat BCI as a baseline and only allow recycled synthetics, while others prioritize organic or regenerative cotton and place strict limits on all synthetic materials.
    Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 13 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • Their only inheritance is a legacy of two-bit crime that inspires them to run increasingly audacious frauds.
    Joe Otterson, Variety, 4 June 2026
  • The request was audacious, even by the standards of a man accused of one of the largest financial frauds in history.
    Jennifer Gould, Air Mail, 30 May 2026
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“Shoddies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shoddies. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.

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