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Definition of shinglesnext
plural of shingle

shingles

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verb

present tense third-person singular of shingle

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for shingles
Noun
  • Allowing its use on these two common crops will drastically expand how much is applied and increase harm, advocates say.
    Michael Phillis, Los Angeles Times, 7 Feb. 2026
  • Soon, Johor was the world’s top gambier supplier and a major source of pepper—a legacy commemorated in the sultan’s coat of arms, which features both crops.
    Jeff Chu, Travel + Leisure, 7 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Sazón overlaps some, and also contains annatto for color, plus coriander, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and oregano.
    Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 5 Feb. 2026
  • If subfreezing air overlaps with incoming Pacific moisture, Central Texas could face another round of winter weather.
    Newsroom Meteorologist, Austin American Statesman, 27 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Look into so many today and they’re littered with detritus and treated as a dumping ground for whatever’s closest to hand.
    Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 3 Feb. 2026
  • Automotive detritus Does your car need to be cleaned out?
    The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Additionally, there are enough trims and configurations available to find a model tailored to your power, tech and feature needs as a driver.
    Charles Singh, USA Today, 4 Feb. 2026
  • Handling will also feel different because of a Bentley Performance Active chassis, a feature that was previously only available on the Speed and Mulliner trims.
    Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 30 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • The colors of the shoe remain accurate, with a bright red nubuck upper, white leather overlays, black details and a 49ers-appropriate gold mesh underlay and heel Nike Air embroidery.
    Riley Jones, Footwear News, 31 Jan. 2026
  • Surgeons operated from a cockpit in the operating room, using an input device that provided real-time augmentation, overlays, and tactile paddles while viewing a 3D monitor fed by multimodal imaging.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 4 Dec. 2025
Noun
  • These silts were left behind when ancient river channels filled up or when floodwaters slowed down and gently dropped tiny particles.
    Pranjal Malewar, New Atlas, 18 Oct. 2025
  • Once river water enters the top of the lake, its slower-moving waters allow silts and other particles to drop to the bottom, and the water that exits the lake and flows further down the river is cleaner.
    Madeline Heim, jsonline.com, 14 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Lucy Boynton is known for her bobs and lobs, and this more demure style suits her well.
    Elise Tabin, InStyle, 14 Jan. 2026
  • Golden Globes hair 2026 proved that just about every length has Old Hollywood styling potential, from bobs to bixies to long, layered cuts.
    Grace McCarty, Glamour, 12 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Whether between film premieres or a post-Sundance reprieve, titans flock to the lodge for backcountry exploits like sporting clays, horseback riding, axe-throwing, and fly fishing — or opt to be whisked off to the private ski lounge.
    Elycia Rubin, HollywoodReporter, 27 Jan. 2026
  • More advanced artists may enjoy more professional sculpting clays that allow for finer detail.
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2026
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“Shingles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shingles. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.

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