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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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It's been a few years since the last James Bond movie hit theaters, but Saweetie is ready to step into the stilettos of legendary Bond Girls before her with this ultra-sharp bob.Kara Nesvig, Allure, 9 Dec. 2024
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For those who aren't committing to longer lengths, 2025 will be all about the bob — albeit a shorter, softer version of 2024's trending blunt cut.Karli Bendlin, People.com, 5 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Bruins descended upon Eagles goalkeeper Izzy Sussman, prodding at her while the bright-yellow keeper bounded one shot off her toes.Gqlshare, Baltimore Sun, 3 Nov. 2024
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The family sold the newspaper in the heart of western Iowa, sort of within the triangle bounded by Sioux City, Des Moines and Omaha, Nebraska, to Iowa Information based in Sheldon, Iowa.Phoebe Wall Howard, Detroit Free Press, 14 Nov. 2024
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Biden has so far followed precedent during the transition by inviting Trump − who broke norms four years ago by skipping Biden's inauguration − for a meeting last month at the White House.Phillip M. Bailey, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
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To make matters worse, many invitees skipped the celebration entirely.Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
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By reducing waste and boosting crop yields, John Deere demonstrates how AI can cultivate a sustainable and profitable future for agriculture.Sandy Carter, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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From makeup to hair, Sabrina Elba and Alva Claire turned to light coffee colors and Jourdan Dunn’s crop cut proved to be relevant any time of year.India Espy-Jones, Essence, 9 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Marvell Technology leaped even more after delivering better results than expected, up 23.2%.Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2024
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More than once, flames leapt out of the ship’s skylights.Chris Wheatley, Longreads, 3 Dec. 2024
Noun
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The Guts singer wore a Mugler Fall Winter 1998 runway look, namely, a velvet trim hourglass mini dress with a wraparound halterneck.Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 8 Dec. 2024
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For 2025, the automaker has taken it up a notch with the new standard suspension in the gas-only B5 and B6 trim levels using Frequency Selective Damping technology.Kristin Shaw, Popular Science, 5 Dec. 2024
Verb
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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
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Super speedy folks may need to make a few adjustments, and yep, using one might require a bit more mental toughness than loping through a scenic park or by a waterfront vista.Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 2 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Meron Mendel, the director of the Anne Frank Educational Center in Frankfurt, said that although some artists were still having their events canceled, fewer were losing work or prizes over Gaza as memories of Oct. 7 fade.Alex Marshall, New York Times, 25 Nov. 2024
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Though the in-drive brake is still undergoing testing, Mercedes reckons that brake fade will be a non-issue as the system is water-cooled.New Atlas, New Atlas, 25 Nov. 2024
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“Shag.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shag. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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