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Recent Examples of shag
David Fear, Rolling Stone, 14 May 2024
From washable options to shag rugs, these will transform your sleeping space.
—Alida Nugent, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Feb. 2024
Sarah shagged balls in practice for those teams and watched games attentively from the stands, nurturing an appreciation for the sport.
—Sam Cohn, Baltimore Sun, 15 Sep. 2023
In Diaz’s case a knee injury could occur taking fielding practice on the mound, throwing one of his fastballs or shagging flyballs like in 2012 when Mariano Rivera was lost for the season in Kansas City.
—Larry Fleisher, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2023
Edward says someone like Professor Moore would be a better twist, then lightly suggests that Nadia could shag him to get his secrets.
—Sara Netzley, EW.com, 9 Mar. 2023
Verb
Amy Jade Winehouse could have been any young woman growing up in 1990s London — palling around with her mates, sneaking lagers, shagging dudes, getting into trouble, getting her nose pierced, and getting expelled from drama school for it.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 14 May 2024
From washable options to shag rugs, these will transform your sleeping space.
—Alida Nugent, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Feb. 2024
Sarah shagged balls in practice for those teams and watched games attentively from the stands, nurturing an appreciation for the sport.
—Sam Cohn, Baltimore Sun, 15 Sep. 2023
In Diaz’s case a knee injury could occur taking fielding practice on the mound, throwing one of his fastballs or shagging flyballs like in 2012 when Mariano Rivera was lost for the season in Kansas City.
—Larry Fleisher, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2023
Edward says someone like Professor Moore would be a better twist, then lightly suggests that Nadia could shag him to get his secrets.
—Sara Netzley, EW.com, 9 Mar. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shag
Noun
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From shock dye jobs to sculptural nail art, bobs (and more bobs), and trend-transcending makeup looks: each new week brings something for your Pinterest board and next nail appointment.Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 11 Jan. 2025
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With the help of hairstylist Renato Campora, Gomez's wore her hair in a wavy bob inspired by icons Sofia Loren, Lauren Bacall, and Marilyn Monroe.Ilana Kaplan, People.com, 7 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The 58-acre parcel is bounded by 13th Avenue and 6th Avenue to the north and south and by Osage Street and Seminole Road to the east and west.Parker Gabriel, The Denver Post, 5 Jan. 2025
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Golden also bounds back onto several other tallies as its sales grow exponentially.Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
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But Holmes, 46, switched things up at the ankles, skipping leather boots and sneakers for a pair of white ballet flats worn over black ankle socks.Clint Davis, People.com, 12 Jan. 2025
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Nevada also insisted its players would be allowed to skip the contest without facing discipline.Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 11 Jan. 2025
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Some such costs relate to property, wages, crops, infrastructure, supply chains and travel, per the report.Sharon Udasin, The Hill, 8 Jan. 2025
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And with 80 percent of the world’s almond crop grown in the Golden State, labor shortages have proven to be a perennial problem.Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 6 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Someone ought to think about the brand of football that was played in most of this weekend’s games before leaping to the idea of expanding to an 18-game regular season.Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2025
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Meanwhile since then, teams previously considered in the second tier of the Eastern Conference or lower, such as the New York Knicks, Orlando Magic and Cleveland Cavaliers have all leaped over Miami in the pecking order.DJ Siddiqi, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Noun
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As many as four chairs might be filled with players getting their fades, brush cuts, edge-ups, braids and facial trims.Tim Graham, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
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Monday curbside trash, recycling, yard trim and food scrap collections are canceled.Dan Belson, Baltimore Sun, 6 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The loping ball hung in the air forever, only for DK Metcalf to come down with a particularly acrobatic grab.Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
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The little truck can launch off the line after chirping all four tires, but also cruises comfortably thanks to smooth transmission shift points that keep the engine at a low, loping idle.Michael Teo Van Runkle, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
Noun
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In last week’s loss to the Rams, Rodgers got the Jets into the red zone early in the fourth quarter and on fourth down forced a fade to Adams rather than targeting Wilson, who was open elsewhere (the pass was broken up).Zack Rosenblatt, The Athletic, 29 Dec. 2024
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While their late-season fade is disappointing, the Aggies still boast a talented roster.David Faris, Newsweek, 28 Dec. 2024
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“Shag.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shag. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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