Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shags
Noun
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Golden Globes hair 2026 proved that just about every length has Old Hollywood styling potential, from bobs to bixies to long, layered cuts.—
Grace McCarty, Glamour, 12 Jan. 2026
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Emma Stone Speaking of bobs, Emma Stone's is absolutely iconic.—
Verb
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The grand jury indictment means the former fire chief’s criminal case skips the preliminary hearing phase and moves directly to trial.—
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So if Harbaugh skips town to the Buccaneers, who would be Cam Ward?—
Noun
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Celebrity hairstylist Cody Renegar says to be ready to invest in regular mini trims every four to six weeks.—
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Think of these maintenance trims as light pruning that can be done throughout the year—but save significant annual pruning of up to one-third of the plant's foliage for the spring growing season.—
Verb
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When the Pacers shut that down, Harper immediately springs into action to get the ball instead.—
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Male ratfish have a structure called a tenaculum, which is essentially a retractable rod tipped with a chandelier of teeth that springs out of their forehead to grip females during mating.—
Noun
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Some of the mullets are more obvious than others, ranging from close crops to messy mops.—
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Other crops should receive a general garden fertilizer monthly or consider use of a slow-release product that may only be needed once to produce the harvests.—
Verb
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Creative play brightens, and feelings gently soften as the Moon leaps into your 5th House of Affection.—
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The heart leaps every now and then to hear some hot rod out there, or some motorcycle roaring late at night in glorious, mortal disregard.—
Verb
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Age of Imprisonment both controls and performs leaps and bounds better than its predecessors.—
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As my guide Nicolas Jeanroy preps his truffle gear, which looks like a collection of garden tools, his canine partner, Taïga, bounds up.—
Verb
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After Nessa's crushing death, Glinda (Ariana Grande) hands off her jeweled footwear to Dorothy (Bethany Weaver), who trots down the Yellow Brick Road to meet the Wizard (Jeff Goldblum) in the Emerald City.—
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“Shags.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shags. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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