shingles 1 of 2

plural of shingle

shingles

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of shingle
as in overlaps

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Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for shingles
Noun
  • Artifacts had to be carefully parsed from the detritus of war.
    Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Feb. 2025
  • Collectively, these tales form a sort of jigsaw puzzle, in which the minor character from one episode becomes the primary focus of the next or a plot-driving prop resurfaces later as background detritus.
    Angie Han, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • While the ’60s was known for its backcombed bouffants and brushed back bobs, about midway through the decade, Brigitte Bardot brought pigtails into the beauty zeitgeist.
    Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Member Benefit December 5, 2024 What happens when two powerhouses—and two bobs—come together and join forces to edit the fashion bible?
    Vogue Club, Vogue, 5 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • It’s built to do sand, dirt, forests, streams with exclusive features like the FOX suspension, all-terrain tires, skid plates and a factory lift.
    Josh Max, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
  • From the washing machine to the dishwasher, dirt, dust, and other buildup can cause appliances to work harder than necessary, resulting in higher energy consumption.
    Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • In asthma, the immune system overreacts to harmless environmental elements like pollen, mold, or dust, causing airway inflammation.
    Carisa Brewster, Verywell Health, 20 Mar. 2025
  • As some know, director/screenwriter Elijah Bynum’s harrowing feature has been collecting dust on the shelf for two years due mostly to Majors’ problems, including his conviction of misdemeanor assaults against Grace Jabbari.
    Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 20 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Our astronauts finally splashed down on earth March 18, along with two crew members from the ISS.
    Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2025
  • Does any of this affect outcomes? BYU made the Sweet 16 playing at altitude and was eliminated coming down to earth.
    Nick Canepa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2025
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“Shingles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shingles. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.

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