SHOPPED (AROUND) Synonyms: 26 Similar Words

shopped (around)

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past tense of shop (around)

as in comparison shopped

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Kansas, meanwhile, has spent this rivalry week leaning into the history of the Jayhawk name, referencing the group of anti-slavery militant groups that clashed with pro-slavery groups in Missouri in the 1850s.

— The Athletic College Football Staff, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
The two men repeatedly clashed in a number of primary debates and forums.

— Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 8 Sep. 2026

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In Krisevich’s case, Konovalova repeatedly quarreled with the artist and his wife until the couple ultimately escaped Russia in December 2025.

— Hikmat Mohammed, ARTnews.com, 25 Aug. 2026
During his time in the Senate, Brattin was previously a member of the Conservative Caucus, which later rebranded as the Missouri Freedom Caucus, a group of hard-charging lawmakers that frequently quarreled with GOP leadership.

— Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 3 Aug. 2026

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Prizes are non-transferable and may not be exchanged for cash, resold, or substituted by winners, except that The Athletic reserves the right to substitute a prize or prize component of equal or lesser value if necessary.

— Mathieu Clavie, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Clothes come off, kisses are exchanged, and there’s an intense thigh grab.

— Tiffany Kelly, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Sep. 2026

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