shopped (around)

verb

past tense of shop (around)
as in comparison shopped

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  1. clashed
  2. quarreled
  3. exchanged
Verb
  • The pair clashed again over matters related to redistricting efforts ahead of the midterms.
    — Tiago Ventura, Time, 14 July 2026
  • The Sheriff Civilian Oversight Commission, which is represented by the Office of the County Counsel, has repeatedly clashed with the office because its lawyers are also recommending the Sheriff’s Department ignore the commission’s subpoenas.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026
Definition of clashed
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  • In fact, Twain might well have quarreled with the whole premise of celebrating America’s 250th birthday.
    — Ron Chernow, The Atlantic, 2 July 2026
  • He's previously quarreled with LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, Russell Westbrook and Draymond Green.
    — Dan Zaksheske OutKick, FOXNews.com, 25 May 2026
Definition of quarreled
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  • Words were exchanged and players separated in the grudge match by the third minute.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026
  • Following a month-old cease-fire, the US and Iran exchanged strikes today for the fifth consecutive day as both sides battle for control of the critical Strait of Hormuz, with no signs of either side backing down.
    — Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 15 July 2026
Definition of exchanged
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“Shopped (around).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shopped%20%28around%29. Accessed 19 Jul. 2026.

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