shoddies

Definition of shoddiesnext
plural of shoddy

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shoddies
Noun
  • Computer simulations showed this was unlikely.
    Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 22 Feb. 2026
  • Until somewhat recently, Shen said, researchers had produced just a few dozen high-quality cloud simulations — not enough to give physicists a comprehensive view of cloud behavior, and certainly not enough to teach a machine how clouds work.
    Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 20 Feb. 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
  • Once recruited, victims were allegedly forced to conduct romance scams, fake cryptocurrency investment schemes and other online frauds targeting victims abroad.
    Dylan Butts, CNBC, 16 Feb. 2026
  • The frauds have grown nearly in lockstep with the growth of the industry.
    Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 11 Jan. 2026
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“Shoddies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shoddies. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.

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