sties

variants or styes
plural of sty

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Noun
  • Lawyers at Walsh Gallegos coordinated two releases of emails and other documents on behalf of the school board, but CNN reported how gaping holes remained, surprising and angering board members.
    Shimon Prokupecz, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Eighteen holes away from his first collegiate win, the possibility felt real.
    Zach Sweet, Kansas City Star, 9 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Foot traffic, eating, and the little messes of daily life leave the floors in these spaces dirtier than in other areas of the home.
    Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Droves of Amazon shoppers swear by the iWoly C150 Cordless Stick Vacuum Cleaner, a lightweight, easy-to-maneuver device that handles floor-to-ceiling messes.
    Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
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“Sties.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sties. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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