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as in store
also shoppe
an establishment where goods are sold to consumers
the only shop that has that video game in stock is halfway across the state
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as in terminology
the special terms or expressions of a particular group or field
the patient impressed her cardiologist with her ability to talk shop
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as in to inform (on)
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Recent Examples of shop
Jaclyn Diaz, NPR, 28 Jan. 2026
And of course, her signature Ray-Ban sunnies are a must-shop.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 28 Jan. 2026
The kite, surf, skate, and paddle shop provides a range of rentals—including beach cruisers, chairs, and umbrellas—and carries apparel brands like Roxy, Huk, and O’Neill.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 28 Jan. 2026
Gone are the days of meandering to the neighborhood shops or spontaneously driving his Lexus up to Fort William to surprise his daughter Zaima on her descent from Ben Nevis.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 28 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Stempson says there are historical records detailing injuries and damage to shops along the streets where these games were played.
—Jaclyn Diaz, NPR, 28 Jan. 2026
And of course, her signature Ray-Ban sunnies are a must-shop.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 28 Jan. 2026
The kite, surf, skate, and paddle shop provides a range of rentals—including beach cruisers, chairs, and umbrellas—and carries apparel brands like Roxy, Huk, and O’Neill.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 28 Jan. 2026
Gone are the days of meandering to the neighborhood shops or spontaneously driving his Lexus up to Fort William to surprise his daughter Zaima on her descent from Ben Nevis.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 28 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shop
Noun
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Development permits filed in August with the city of Charlotte show project plans for eight charging stalls at the store on Galleria Boulevard.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Jan. 2026
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Reformation Lluvia Dress As Reformation gears up for its 2026 collection drops, the store is marking down some of last year’s best-selling sweaters, dresses, shoes, and pants.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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On Wednesday, Elon Musk said the company was ditching its iconic Model X and Model S cars to clear factory space for humanoid robots.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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As part of its transition to smart manufacturing operations across its factories, global apparel manufacturer Crystal International Group is building a new logistics center in its lifestyle wear factory in China.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Sourcing Journal,
30 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Every day, the two connect via WhatsApp to go over what happened in training that day, from tactics and film to terminology and expectations.—
Braidon Nourse,
Denver Post,
22 Jan. 2026
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With modern terminology, the anti-liberal playbook of the 1950s has returned, once more, by conflating progressive politics with communism.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Jan. 2026
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On the supplier side at Interfilière, heritage mills were also keen to highlight their resilience.—
Alex Wynne,
Footwear News,
30 Jan. 2026
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The mills, for their part, cited crippling financial losses that were compounded by high borrowing costs and a worsening fuel deficit.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
29 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Yong Woo cuts her off with a hug, thanking her for hesitating because of him, and the two walk on into a slo-mo sequence, laughing about Ji Seon’s Busan dialect.—
Hannah Abraham,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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The event also featured a video about the three countries and fundraising for Sudan, poetry readings, a Kahoot game about the three dialects and prizes, henna and face painting, Syrian dance, a Sudanese wedding reenactment, a fashion show and ethnic food.—
Janice Neumann,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Jan. 2026
Verb
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O’Hara was a double nominee in 2025, scoring anod best guest actress in a drama series for HBO’s The Last of Us along with her comedic turn in The Studio.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Jan. 2026
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Once again, DeSoto has turned in a 5A figure.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Water from the Yamuna – considered sacred and worshipped by millions – has become so polluted by ammonia from industrial waste that water plants have been unable to treat it.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
1 Feb. 2026
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The room beams casual charm — plants, light woods, abstract prints on the wall to add color, a communal table and a toddler-size rocking chair among a couple Eames-style loungers — and couldn’t hold many more people.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Jan. 2026
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Trump, however, has a particular vocabulary for this way of thinking.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
30 Jan. 2026
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But the baby does not have the vocabulary to tell you exactly what is wrong.—
Lien De Pau,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Shop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shop. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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