shags 1 of 2

plural of shag

shags

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of shag

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for shags
Noun
  • Bardot bangs and Old Hollywood bobs have also been red-carpet staples recently.
    Grace McCarty, Glamour, 15 Sep. 2025
  • The pompadour eventually found its way into the fashion muse’s beauty aesthetic, as did micro bangs, bleach-blond highlights, bowl cuts and bobs.
    Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 12 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • This question skips the glossy success stories and goes straight to the hard truths most mentors don’t volunteer.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
  • And while the musky-floral fragrance brings major beach vibes, the nonsticky styler skips the sea salt, replacing it with hydrolyzed rice protein to add volume and natural movement minus the crunchiness or tangles.
    Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The Sport and Performance trims are both available with 9-speed automatic transmissions or 6-speed manual transmissions, while the NISMO is only available with the 9-speed automatic.
    Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 10 Sep. 2025
  • After six decades of cuts, trims, stories and laughter, Ramona’s beloved barber Wayne Channon has retired.
    Stephanie Ogilvie, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Anywho, Brian isn’t the only one who springs into action.
    Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 19 Sep. 2025
  • Virgil van Dijk is the center-back who springs to mind when discussing Liverpool’s achievements in the modern era.
    Henry Flynn, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • But staying employable means chasing certifications every few years as technology leaps forward.
    Joseph Coughlin, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
  • Page Six of the New York Post predictably leaps on every Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift nugget, obsesses on Meghan Markle and Prince Harry, and likes reminding readers whenever Zoë Kravitz and Harry Styles are holding hands in a Brooklyn bar.
    Peter Bart, Deadline, 11 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The dry-up could leave farmers in central Arizona increasingly reliant on wells and put their crops at risk heading into next year.
    Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 20 Sep. 2025
  • Common fall crops that benefit pollinators From kale, bok choy, and collards, to broccoli and Brussels sprouts, to radish and turnips, these crops are valuable fall food sources that produce well into the end of the growing season in the KC area.
    Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 20 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • With technology growing by leaps and bounds every day, more and more tasks can be automated.
    Adam Coffey, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
  • The duo begin a frantic game of hide-and-seek, with the rabbit running from one side of the tree to the other as the fawn bounds after it.
    Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Focusing on the lifestyle factor that most trips you up is likely to have a greater impact on your health, London said.
    Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 17 Sep. 2025
  • Combine trips or eliminate unnecessary vehicle trips.
    Aaron Valdez, Cincinnati Enquirer, 17 Sep. 2025
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“Shags.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shags. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.

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