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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shingles
Noun
  • New York, like cities all over the world, has spent decades combing through the architectural detritus of industry, salvaging buildings that have outlived their purpose.
    Justin Davidson, Curbed, 12 Dec. 2024
  • Finally, there are columns placed outside the gallery filled with the enriched soil from beneath the concrete and the river, all the detritus which is normally taken to the dumps which is being used to create vertical gardens, another possible re-use from the LA river.
    Tom Teicholz, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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
  • Was this just because Rachel could no longer stand Sue getting dirt all over her face?
    Dalton Ross, EW.com, 12 Dec. 2024
  • Playing baseball outside left him with grass and dirt stuck in his curls.
    Jurnee Smollett, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • This is why treadmills collect dust, gym memberships go unused and diets fail.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
  • Who decided that Curtis Bay coal dust and Belair Road accidents were more timely and relevant to your readers?
    Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 4 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Notes of plum, earth and spice round out the finish.
    Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
  • The earth’s global temperature experiences natural variation over time.
    Elizabeth Weise, The Enquirer, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Shingles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shingles. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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