shrimped

verb

past tense of shrimp
as in sealed

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shrimped
  1. sealed
  2. harvested
  3. fished
  4. picked
  5. reaped
  6. accumulated
  7. gathered
  8. garnered
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  • State police noticed the trailer wasn't sealed and Singh indicated the seal was inside the cab.
    — Christina Hall, Freep.com, 10 Nov. 2025
Definition of sealed
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  • However, Brussels sprouts can be planted in the fall and harvested from winter to spring in warmer climates.
    — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Still, the particles released by the fusion reactions could be harvested to synthesize medical isotopes or process nuclear waste from fission reactors.
    — George Musser, Quanta Magazine, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of harvested
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  • The Qualifiers To qualify for The Champions Tournament, Bassmaster Elite Series anglers and MLF Bass Pro Tour anglers fished their respective 2026 tours throughout the year.
    — Derek Horner, Outdoor Life, 31 Oct. 2026
  • Once fished to the brink of extinction globally, sand tiger sharks, that iconic aquarium shark with a jaw of protruding, jagged teeth that only a mother could love, have been increasing in the Boston Harbor over the last decade.
    — Asia London Palomba, Christian Science Monitor, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of fished
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  • Voters in Florida, Nevada and Wisconsin also picked their first Black governors while Texans selected their first Latina.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Ingoglia, 55, served in the Florida House for eight years and the state Senate for two before DeSantis picked him to replace Jimmy Patronis in July 2025.
    — Liv Caputo, Miami Herald, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of picked
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  • In South Africa, Lebanon, and Germany, their central governments reaped the windfall.
    — Jason Ma, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Under-21s manager Rob Page, who Wright is enjoying working with, has reaped the benefits of the striker’s excellent form.
    — Andy Jones, New York Times, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of reaped
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  • Its autonomy software, called AviernOS, has accumulated more than 150 miles of autonomous flight, according to the company’s website.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Skin and lives that have accumulated years with care hold a beauty that youth cannot reproduce.
    — Kati Chitrakorn, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of accumulated
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  • This week, ahead of Abu Dhabi’s flagship energy conference ADIPEC, senior executives and CEOs from the energy industry gathered to discuss the challenges facing the industry under the Chatham House Rule.
    — Amena Bakr, semafor.com, 2 Nov. 2026
  • At the news conference, Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said investigators at his office gathered video evidence, interviewed witnesses and worked closely with prosecutors to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident.
    — Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of gathered
Verb
  • State House District 105 candidate Ken McCool garnered significant financial support in his bid to oust Republican Tricia Cotham.
    — Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Cothiere garnered a much lower vote share than Wilson did in the crowded eight-person August primary to Wilson.
    — Austin Horn, Miami Herald, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of garnered
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