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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shopping (around)
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Another common misstep is ignoring undertones, which can result in clashing colors that disrupt the overall harmony of your exterior.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
19 Feb. 2026 -
After the shooting, a large crowd quickly formed at the scene, with demonstrators clashing with law enforcement into the early morning hours.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
16 Feb. 2026
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Her father, after quarreling with Antigone’s mother, locked her out of their house overnight, which led to a terrible accident.—
Rachel Vorona Cote,
The Atlantic,
5 Jan. 2026
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Lydon’s revelation comes after years of quarreling with guitarist Steve Jones, bassist Glen Matlock, and drummer Paul Cook.—
Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
30 Dec. 2025
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Traditional barnstorming, air wars and social media fights have marked contentious GOP wrangling in Texas’ marquee race.—
Joseph Morton,
Dallas Morning News,
11 Feb. 2026
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Filmmakers, artisans and creatives must balance their time between making art and completing busywork, such as reviewing feedback, wrangling files and sharing footage with stakeholders.—
Caitlin White,
Variety,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Shopping (around).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shopping%20%28around%29. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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