shop (around)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shop (around)
Verb
  • This is the comedy where a couple of supporting characters, the quarreling Beatrice and Benedick, often upstage the show’s main romantic plot line.
    Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 29 June 2025
  • The victim, 36, was quarreling with an unknown man on the street in the 400 block of North Wells Street just after 7 p.m. when the second man pulled out a firearm and shot the victim, striking him in the left arm, police said.
    William Lee, Chicago Tribune, 21 June 2025
Verb
  • Sheinbaum and Trump have also clashed in the past over the import taxes.
    Steff Danielle Thomas, The Hill, 12 July 2025
  • Bertha and George clash over what's best for Gladys.
    Billie Melissa, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 July 2025
Verb
  • While chasing the suspect later in the morning, officers exchanged gunfire with the man and killed him.
    Claudia Levens, jsonline.com, 8 July 2025
  • The noon Christmas in July event began with a lunch, then residents exchanged gifts during a popular seasonal game called white elephant – where typically low-cost items or interesting things lying around the house are wrapped and put in play.
    Jesse Wright, Chicago Tribune, 8 July 2025
Verb
  • As officials bickered over who had the right to investigate, the crime scene was overrun by gawkers who pocketed souvenirs and tampered with crucial evidence — including an unknown man’s handkerchief, a pair of glasses and the gun used in the murder.
    Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 27 June 2025
  • Trump withdrew his nomination of Isaacman as the president bickered with Musk in the waning days of the billionaire's formal involvement with the White House.
    Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 26 June 2025
Verb
  • Let the bromance begin, as Derringer and Clarke squabble their way back to the Western world, punching out hoodlums and escaping to Poland in the back of a livestock truck.
    Peter Debruge, Variety, 2 July 2025
  • After the verdict was read, the prosecution and defense squabbled over the matter, with Subramanian expected to make a decision later today.
    Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 2 July 2025
Verb
  • Lukas Dostal, 25, is now the Anaheim Ducks’ undisputed No. 1 goaltender after veteran John Gibson was traded to the Detroit Red Wings on June 28.
    Carol Schram, Forbes.com, 5 July 2025
  • Baltimore's core is still very young and talented, but there are a few veterans on expiring deals who should be traded.
    Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 July 2025
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“Shop (around).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shop%20%28around%29. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.

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