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as in store
also shoppe
an establishment where goods are sold to consumers
the only shop that has that video game in stock is halfway across the state
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as in terminology
the special terms or expressions of a particular group or field
the patient impressed her cardiologist with her ability to talk shop
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as in to inform (on)
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Recent Examples of shop
Dreen Yang,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
The bagel shop, which offers an array of sandwiches, sides and sweets, will fill the former Java’s Brewing Bakery and Café space at 1526 Providence Road S.
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Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
1 July 2026
The restaurant took over a strip-mall spot that formerly housed a Subway sandwich shop.
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Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
1 July 2026
Today, brands like Ralph Lauren and Gabriela Hearst regularly use leather fringe on the catwalk, while resale shops on Etsy and Depop continue to offer leather fringe jackets from the 1970s and beyond.
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Faran Krentcil,
InStyle,
1 July 2026
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Noun
With 3 million freezers placed in shops, airports and supermarkets worldwide, the data flowing back gave Unilever a real-time picture of impulse-purchase behavior that is not easily to replicate.
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Dreen Yang,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
The bagel shop, which offers an array of sandwiches, sides and sweets, will fill the former Java’s Brewing Bakery and Café space at 1526 Providence Road S.
—
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
1 July 2026
The restaurant took over a strip-mall spot that formerly housed a Subway sandwich shop.
—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
1 July 2026
Today, brands like Ralph Lauren and Gabriela Hearst regularly use leather fringe on the catwalk, while resale shops on Etsy and Depop continue to offer leather fringe jackets from the 1970s and beyond.
—
Faran Krentcil,
InStyle,
1 July 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shop
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Part of Exemplar’s plan to focus more on luxury involves shrinking its footprint, going from around 170 stores last year to just 49 now.
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He was arrested on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon and elder abuse because the victim from the store was over 65 years old, deputies said.
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On the eastern coast between Kamari and Monolithos, the winery occupies a former tomato paste factory from the early 20th century.
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If new cars can't come straight out of the factory completely free of software errors, automakers can issue regular free updates and patches to vehicles to avoid safety and reliability issues down the line.
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Learning about their industry and its terminology would be a huge task for me.
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Every major technology shift creates terminology confusion.
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Meanwhile, the state’s original lawsuit, having survived both the countersuit and a turn in appeals court, is set for its next hearing in September.
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One of the best turns in Blue Roses comes when Ciba allows the argument to outgrow Williams himself.
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Kruszewski recalls reading about Japanese mills purchasing antique fabric looms from American manufacturers that were closing during the early stages of globalization.
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Mesmerizing to look at, this singular Mistral stands out in a line already limited to only 99 examples and claimed to be the finale of street-legal models powered by the W16 mill.
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Unlike the brighter, more melodic style often associated with Austria and the Tyrol region, Swiss yodeling is slower and more melancholic — an emotionally nuanced tradition rooted in distinct regional dialects.
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Unlike the brighter, more melodic style often associated with Austria and the Tyrol region, Swiss yodeling is slower and more melancholic — an emotionally nuanced tradition rooted in distinct regional dialects.
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Hydroponics, or growing plants in water, is another approach.
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In order to prevent fungal disease, water your petunias at the base of each plant, rather than their leaves.
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Operational Infrastructure The market is slowly finding a more honest vocabulary for what AI models actually are.
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Using data collected over years of painstaking observation, Elie discovered 11 core calls that make up the zebra finch vocabulary, such as calls for distress, hunger and saying hello.
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“Shop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shop. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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