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shrimp

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verb

shrimpy

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adjective

as in diminutive
of a size that is less than average a couple of shrimpy bushes in the front are the house's only landscaping

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Recent Examples of shrimp
Noun
Popular menu items include snapper Orleans, Gulf shrimp and grits, and for those nostalgic for a popular Houston's favorite, the eatery brought back the Hawaiian ribeye. Gabi De La Rosa, Chron, 9 Nov. 2022 Sizzlefish delivers high-quality seafood directly to your door, including wild Alaskan King salmon, wild Gulf shrimp, scallops, clams, crab and more. Stefani Sassos, M.s., R.d.n., C.s.o., Good Housekeeping, 26 Sep. 2022 Turning gulf shrimp shells into an alternative to plastics. William Thornton | Wthornton@al.com, al, 8 Sep. 2022 Pacifico appetizer made of Gulf shrimp, serrano, tomato and avocado, cured with lime. Dallas News, 2 Aug. 2022 See All Example Sentences for shrimp
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shrimp
Noun
  • Emperor tamarins are dwarf monkeys with whiskers that resemble a white moustache.
    Robert Higgs, cleveland, 1 Feb. 2023
  • The dwarf variety grows to be about 5 to 7 feet, ideal for a small garden or accent in a room with limited space.
    Bryce Jones, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Jan. 2023
Noun
  • The first reports of periodical cicadas emerging from their long wait underground came over the weekend from Fayette County, Tennessee and Buncombe County, North Carolina, according to the citizen science site Cicada Safari, which allows Americans to track the insect's path across the nation.
    Elizabeth Weise, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2025
  • Conspicuous noises from cicada swarms are a mating tactic, the wildlife federation writes, as the male insects gather in groups and create loud sounds to attract females.
    Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • The pair was fishing in Red Rock Creek on Red Rock Lakes National Wildlife Refuge, the Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks said in a April 24 news release obtained by McClatchy News.
    Helena Wegner, Sacbee.com, 25 Apr. 2025
  • According to Gilbert’s brother-in-law, Charles Brown, the pair fishing late at night was not out of the ordinary.
    Angel Saunders, People.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • While diminutive, his many admirers would call him an intellectual giant.
    Matthew Carey, Deadline, 17 Apr. 2025
  • Patty Maloney, the diminutive actress known for her work with actor Billy Barty and for her role on the cult classic Star Wars Holiday Special, died March 31, her manager confirmed to Entertainment Weekly.
    Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Each case also includes a 50ml miniature bottle, a pocket-sized tasting book, and an engraved stopper cork.
    Amber Love Bond, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
  • Rosemary examined her face in miniature in the pools of Timothy’s eyes.
    Susannah Cahalan, Rolling Stone, 17 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • While some men are jumping on board, the most popular of these creators—which range from nobodies doing voiceovers to far-right provocateurs like Candance Owens and Megyn Kelly—are women speaking to other women.
    Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 14 Mar. 2025
  • Those free passes were a frequent abuse of the law in the past, and low-profile corporate nobodies got away with them for years.
    The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 2 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • Although set in the small city, the movie was reportedly filmed in several locations in Louisiana.
    Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 2 May 2025
  • India also unleashed several punitive measures against Pakistan, including suspending its participation in a water-sharing treaty that is critical for its smaller neighbor.
    Anupreeta Das, New York Times, 1 May 2025
Noun
  • If Belinda’s lightning-fast transformation is a cipher for Mike White’s thoughts on the corrosive power of money, then perhaps Laurie’s emotional speech comes closest to explaining how a good life could be oriented.
    Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 7 Apr. 2025
  • We’re used to seeing movie presidents who are stalwart ciphers, but Harrison Ford plays Ross like Ronald Reagan with anger-management issues.
    Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 12 Feb. 2025

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“Shrimp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shrimp. Accessed 4 May. 2025.

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