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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
Farnoush Amiri, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2025
Ben Rosencrantz runs his family’s board game shop but struggles to get his life to pass go, much less collect $200.
—Ashlee Conour, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2025
With many household name retailers announcing closures in 2025, challenges are set to persist for America's physical shops.
—Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 June 2025
The setup felt unusual for a skate shop, which was typically cluttered with stuff.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 26 June 2025
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Verb
With the ceasefire, life slowly returns to normal in Iran
On Thursday, Iran partially reopened its airspace, which had been closed since the war began, and shops in Tehran, the capital, began to reopen, with traffic returning to the streets.
—Farnoush Amiri, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2025
Ben Rosencrantz runs his family’s board game shop but struggles to get his life to pass go, much less collect $200.
—Ashlee Conour, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2025
With many household name retailers announcing closures in 2025, challenges are set to persist for America's physical shops.
—Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 June 2025
The setup felt unusual for a skate shop, which was typically cluttered with stuff.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 26 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shop
Noun
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The store uses bulletproof glass to protect inventory and customers.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
30 June 2025
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Aurora When Kay Kara opened Aurora on South La Brea Avenue in the fall of 2023, the glass case that lines the store was filled with classic French desserts and chocolates.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2025
Noun
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Nearly 40 years ago, the fading working-class neighborhood of Wynwood landed its first cadre of artists when a group fleeing rising rents in Coconut Grove moved their studios into a ramshackle Art Deco-era former commercial bread factory in the shadow of Interstate 95.—
Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
20 June 2025
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In those cases, the drugs are then banned along with the others at the factory.—
Debbie Cenziper,
CNN Money,
20 June 2025
Noun
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Automated transcription tools may struggle with accuracy, particularly in disciplines with specialized terminology or nuanced language.—
Beth Worthy,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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Jane says 'cuckold' is a 'spot-on' description for Diddy Geragos asked about Jane researching lifestyle terminology that could help define their relationship in 2022.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
10 June 2025
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Clients are encouraged to source fabrics from regional mill partners so that fabric can stay local.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
23 June 2025
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Predatory Sparrow has emerged in the last five years to claim spectacular cyberattacks that have previously disrupted an Iranian steel mill and payments at Iranian gas stations.—
Sean Lyngaas,
CNN Money,
18 June 2025
Noun
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Some stems from that, and then some stems from being around Pacific Islanders all day and other Samoans and Hawaiians and different dialects and different slang.—
Rebecca Jennings,
Vulture,
11 June 2025
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And last summer, Ferrari executives reportedly received WhatsApp voice messages mimicking their CEO’s voice, down to the regional dialect.—
Anisha Sircar,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
Verb
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Warren, called up from Triple-A Syracuse earlier in the day to provide the bullpen with a fresh arm, turned in a strong effort with 2 2/3 innings pitched in a 4-0 win over the Atlanta Braves on Thursday night.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
27 June 2025
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Breaking out with a memorable turn in A24’s horror hit Talk to Me, which brought them their second AACTA Award nomination, Terakes can currently be seen playing Jeri Blood in the Marvel series Ironheart airing on Disney+.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
27 June 2025
Noun
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For more plant advice, contact the Plant Information Service at the Chicago Botanic Garden at plantinfo@chicagobotanic.org.—
Tim Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2025
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Pure sugar crystals and AHAs sourced from plants work to slough off skin, while natural botanical oils soothe and hydrate.—
Celia Shatzman,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2025
Noun
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Jones relies on a dance vocabulary, evolved from Balanchine, for the five women, each of whom is a muse, as well as the male Mortal employed for a final pas de deux.—
Mark Swed,
Los Angeles Times,
25 June 2025
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Each brand employs a strikingly similar aesthetic vocabulary: muted color palettes dominated by whites, blacks, and earth tones; sans-serif typography that suggests clinical precision; and packaging that prioritizes geometric simplicity over ornamental flourish.—
Adam Hurly,
Robb Report,
24 June 2025
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“Shop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shop. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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