SHOPS Synonyms: 88 Similar and Opposite Words

shops 1 of 2

noun

plural of shop

as in stores

also shoppes 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 factories

a building or set of buildings for the manufacturing of goods a machine shop

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as in dialects

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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shops

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verb

present tense third-person singular of shop, British

as in informs (on)

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Recent Examples of shops

Noun

The International Surface Fabricators Association, which represents manufacturers and some fabricators, opposed the ban and suggested a licensing system for fabrication shops. — The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2026 Dubai wants to be a ‘20-minute city,’ where every resident can reach work, shops, and recreation within a short cycle or walk. — Scott Campbell, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026 That prompted an explosion of vape shops, convenience stores and gas stations that sold hemp, with no regulations on the products or even the age of consumers. — Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 6 Nov. 2026 Meta’s Muse is a personal artificial intelligence agent that sends email for you, shops and books travel for you, and uses your apps to act on your behalf. — Ankolika De, The Conversation, 5 Nov. 2026 The 7,133-square-foot Davidson restaurant will join other shops and eateries at Sadler Square, which has seen a multimillion-dollar overhaul — including a new roof, facades and plumbing — in the last year, Axios Charlotte reported. — Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 5 Nov. 2026 Fifty-five shops were found to be in violation of a city law requiring them to display battery safety information for consumers. — Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 5 Nov. 2026 Government buildings, shops and homes have been lost in the flooding, Earley said. — Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 5 Nov. 2026 Paris and Marseille police said a handful of shops were targeted but no major damage was reported. — Angela Charlton, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for shops

Noun

Affected items were sold nationwide at Target, Walmart and coffee and home goods stores, as well as online at Bodum, Amazon and other online retailers.

— Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 3 Nov. 2026
Scammers are getting better at copying familiar stores and creating convincing messages.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of stores

Noun

From smartphones to factories and vehicles, waste heat is everywhere.

— Muskan Bhatia, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2026
The area transitioned from mills and factories to vacant properties, and then to the tech-forward mix of industries, apartments, restaurants and tourist sites that are there today.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of factories

Noun

Born from the international slave trade during the 18th century, the hybrid language primarily blended the French spoken by colonists and slavers with multiple West African dialects, particularly from the Senegambian region.

— Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 3 Nov. 2026
But hearing that sweet murder-durder voice spring ferth from Ray Donovan is, quite frankly, werth the price of admission for those of us holding an outsized appreciation for actors attempting difficult regional dialects.

— Ben Travers, IndieWire, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of dialects

Verb

While star Jan White turns in an excellent performance, others appear to be reading off cue cards or chew scenery with Pacino-levels of camp.

— Terrence O'Brien, The Verge, 11 Oct. 2026
Technically speaking, Amber turns in a pretty stellar week-one cha-cha, and the notes from the judges are mostly about finesse and refinement.

— Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of turns in

Noun

However, only a handful of specialized steel mills worldwide have the technology to produce it.

— Jasmine Garland, The Conversation, 4 Nov. 2026
By 2024, Sheppard began cold-calling denim mills, including Mary Black, Cone Denim’s sales representative, who urged the mill to explore the partnership.

— Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of mills

Noun

Ukraine's Energy Ministry said Saturday's missile attacks damaged networks that carry electricity from nuclear power plants to Kyiv and central regions, as well as multiple other power facilities.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 8 Nov. 2026
Carefully trim back any shrubs, plants, or overhanging branches to maintain 2 to 3 feet of clearance around the system.

— Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of plants

Noun

Opponents say that the constitutional amendment stream-rolls subtlety allowed under state law, like teaching foreign languages in public schools.

— Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 3 Nov. 2026
The guide must be posted in English, Spanish and other languages that are spoken by employees.

— Steven M. Frederick, Hartford Courant, 3 Nov. 2026