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Definition of shinglesnext
plural of shingle

shingles

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verb

present tense third-person singular of shingle

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for shingles
Noun
  • The crops good enough to incorporate into its Churchills, primeros, and other formats are aged for as long as a presidential term before the rolling process even begins.
    Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 28 Mar. 2026
  • Iran’s threats and attacks on vessels in the Gulf have raised the risk of transit enough to stop almost all traffic through the narrow waterway, which is the main conduit for about 20% of the world’s oil and natural gas, plus fertilizers that help grow crops the world relies on.
    Annette Choi, CNN Money, 27 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • But although transphobia overlaps with homophobia, Charlesworth and Finkel argue that trans backlash is not the primary reason for rising anti-gay sentiment.
    Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 27 Mar. 2026
  • Another partnership with Dallas ISD overlaps education with clinical services.
    Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Picnic detritus surrounds our little camp, and my two boys are wrestling not far away.
    Big Think, Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
  • The sun shines on the empty wine bottles and related detritus of last night’s debauched party.
    Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 24 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • That was the case for Italian trims manufacturer Vivolo.
    Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 1 Apr. 2026
  • Until those expensive higher-end trims, however, the 2026 Ram 1500 delivers an unrivaled interior experience, ride quality, and cabin comfort.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 31 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The lightest is then used for the sidewall overlays, lace cover and the laces themselves, while the upper’s base and tongue serves as the middleground.
    Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 23 Feb. 2026
  • Surgeons operated from a cockpit in the operating room, using an input device that provided real-time augmentation, overlays, and tactile paddles while viewing a 3D monitor fed by multimodal imaging.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 4 Dec. 2025
Noun
  • These silts were left behind when ancient river channels filled up or when floodwaters slowed down and gently dropped tiny particles.
    Pranjal Malewar, New Atlas, 18 Oct. 2025
  • Once river water enters the top of the lake, its slower-moving waters allow silts and other particles to drop to the bottom, and the water that exits the lake and flows further down the river is cleaner.
    Madeline Heim, jsonline.com, 14 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Elliot’s favorites include preppy bobs and long layers.
    Grace McCarty, Glamour, 10 Mar. 2026
  • Smith bobs and weaves around the question.
    USA Today, USA Today, 8 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Whether between film premieres or a post-Sundance reprieve, titans flock to the lodge for backcountry exploits like sporting clays, horseback riding, axe-throwing, and fly fishing — or opt to be whisked off to the private ski lounge.
    Elycia Rubin, HollywoodReporter, 27 Jan. 2026
  • More advanced artists may enjoy more professional sculpting clays that allow for finer detail.
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2026
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“Shingles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shingles. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.

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