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shoddies

noun

plural of shoddy
as in simulations

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  1. simulations
  2. synthetics
  3. frauds
Noun
  • Sungrow representatives believe that the latest test could help move oscillation-control technology beyond simulations and laboratories.
    — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 17 Sep. 2026
  • None of the eight simulations were impervious to the threats, and even when agents detected a risk, the detection didn’t translate into the agents trying to contain the threat.
    — Jake Angelo, semafor.com, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of simulations
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
Definition of synthetics
Noun
  • These frauds hate Sweeney because of some MAGA hat at a party like four years ago.
    — Joe Kinsey OutKick, FOXNews.com, 15 Sep. 2026
  • In 2018, Modi was accused by Indian authorities of orchestrating one of the country’s largest bank frauds in modern history.
    — Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of frauds
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“Shoddies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shoddies. Accessed 24 Sep. 2026.

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