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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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Simone Biles Simone Biles showcased her new bob with a silver dress that featured ruching on the sides.Marissa Muller, WWD, 21 Nov. 2024
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Before committing to a bob, consider factors like face shape, hair texture, and styling commitment.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2024
Verb
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On November 21, the Sun bounds into Sagittarius and provides you with a little extra charge and vitality to see this process through.Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Oct. 2024
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In shot after shot, joyous bodies bounded through stunning vistas, small figures with their arms raised in triumph.Alexandra Kleeman, Travel + Leisure, 17 Oct. 2024
Verb
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The show skips across the decades, dramatizing the interviews an older Dolours (Maxine Peake) did for a Boston College oral history of the Troubles, which were taped with the promise that they would be released only after participants’ deaths.Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 19 Nov. 2024
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Not everyone wants to host a grand feast for Thanksgiving — some folks prefer a takeout meal, while others would rather skip the fuss of hosting entirely.Kale Williams, Axios, 19 Nov. 2024
Noun
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Standing soybeans, freshly cut corn, or any other crop with waist grain on the ground can be great.Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
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Lots of layers and super short crops like pixies and bobs.Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 5 Nov. 2024
Verb
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The singer’s current single jumps from No. 20 to No. 15, leaping closer to becoming another top 10 win for the singer.Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Name Greg Norton Best known for High-flying bass player for Hüsker Dü, now leaping around stages with my new band, UltraBomb! Current city Red Wing, Minnesota Really want to be On the road touring with UltraBomb.Liza Lentini, SPIN, 1 Nov. 2024
Noun
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Those purchasing in the U.K. only get the manual, but there's also a 130 bhp engine that comes as standard in the base Prime-Line trim or can be added to the mid-range Exclusive-Line.Matthew MacConnell, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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The Club trim is loaded and the sportiest offering.James Raia, The Mercury News, 3 Nov. 2024
Verb
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The mole tunnel had contained an actual mole, gorging on millipedes beneath our feet; the striped skunk tracks had been left by an actual skunk, loping down a dirt road to fulfill its secret ends.Ben Goldfarb, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Oct. 2024
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With an outdoor fire pit, lake access, and plenty of space to lope; this would be a great retreat in any season.Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2024
Noun
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This one is just a classic fade of recent results, as Brook Lopez has been shooting a decent amount but has not shot well.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
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But then the mystery more or less fades from view, to be replaced by another that comes and goes in a flash but lingers like an afterimage.Judith Shulevitz, The Atlantic, 24 Oct. 2024
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“Shag.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shag. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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