shingles 1 of 2

noun

Definition of shinglesnext
plural of shingle
1
as in marls

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2
as in crops

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shingles

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verb

present tense third-person singular of shingle
as in overlaps

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  1. detritus
  2. bobs
  3. dirt
  4. dust
  5. earth
Noun
  • Airstrikes there transformed large parts of the area into a seemingly endless stretch of rubble and detritus.
    Allegra Goodwin and Tamara Qiblawi, CNN, 2 Nov. 2024
  • This week, the streets of many towns have become consumed with mud, tree branches, and detritus from local stores.
    Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 1 Oct. 2024
Definition of detritus
Noun
  • Here are the five most notable bobs for fall 2024.
    Hannah Coates, Vogue, 19 Oct. 2024
  • Even her haircuts and styles seamlessly transition between long layers and voluminous bobs.
    Audrey Noble, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2024
Definition of bobs
Noun
  • As for the frequency, cleaning them after each workout is ideal—especially if your earbuds come in contact with sweat, sunscreen, or dirt.
    Julia Ries, Outside Online, 14 Nov. 2024
  • Carpets are a home’s No.1 dirt trap and need thorough regular vacuuming.
    Marni Jameson, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of dirt
Noun
  • Instead, use a damp towel or microfiber cloth, which can trap and lock in dust, reducing the amount that’s stirred up when cleaning.
    Alyssa Shaffer, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Nov. 2024
  • This Roomba sweeps and sucks up dust for 120 minutes on a single charge.
    Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 23 Nov. 2024
Definition of dust
Noun
  • According to the Weather Channel, this happens every year as the earth's tilt moves the Northern Hemisphere farther from the sun, carrying anything in the Arctic Circle out of the sun's line of sight.
    Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 21 Nov. 2024
  • The idea that any of God’s creatures could just vanish from the earth was simply unthinkable.
    Tim Gallagher, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Nov. 2024
Definition of earth
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