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as in store
also shoppe
an establishment where goods are sold to consumers
the only shop that has that video game in stock is halfway across the state
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as in terminology
the special terms or expressions of a particular group or field
the patient impressed her cardiologist with her ability to talk shop
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as in to inform (on)
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Recent Examples of shop
Charlottefive Staff, Charlotte Observer, 1 Aug. 2025
More items on the shop’s menu: an avocado, egg and cheddar sandwich; a Jersey pork roll with hashbrowns, egg, American cheese, salt, pepper and ketchup; a pepperoni pizza bagel; a rosemary and salt bagel; and more.
—Kansas City Star, 1 Aug. 2025
Other places of interest included the pro shop to buy merchandise or activities provided by team sponsors.
—Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2025
McGann was mid-haircut when officers with the Arkansas State Police (ASP) entered the shop and promptly placed McGann in handcuffs, removing the black and white haircut cape in the process.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten , Brooke Taylor, FOXNews.com, 1 Aug. 2025
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Verb
The shop regularly sells out of both its doughnuts and apple fritters.
—Charlottefive Staff, Charlotte Observer, 1 Aug. 2025
More items on the shop’s menu: an avocado, egg and cheddar sandwich; a Jersey pork roll with hashbrowns, egg, American cheese, salt, pepper and ketchup; a pepperoni pizza bagel; a rosemary and salt bagel; and more.
—Kansas City Star, 1 Aug. 2025
Other places of interest included the pro shop to buy merchandise or activities provided by team sponsors.
—Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2025
McGann was mid-haircut when officers with the Arkansas State Police (ASP) entered the shop and promptly placed McGann in handcuffs, removing the black and white haircut cape in the process.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten , Brooke Taylor, FOXNews.com, 1 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shop
Noun
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Shopping opportunities abound in Covington, with various boutiques, vintage shops, and specialty stores.—
Marina Johnson,
The Courier-Journal,
25 July 2025
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The three doughnuts are part of the Hungry for Heroes Collection, which leaves stores on July 27.—
Cheryl V. Jackson,
IndyStar,
24 July 2025
Noun
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To produce its weapons, Anduril is planning to open a sprawling factory near Columbus, Ohio.—
Dexter Filkins,
New Yorker,
14 July 2025
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That's because the automakers are paying for tariffs and passing it on to dealers, who now pay more to buy cars from the factory.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
Freep.com,
14 July 2025
Noun
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The terminology was familiar to locals when trying to sniff out stray Mancs around football matches and the crowd loved it — although one of them scaled a 260ft floodlight and refused to come down as the anthemic bass from Loose Fit’s opening chords followed.—
Andy Mitten,
New York Times,
30 July 2025
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There’s little turnover in terminology, or in culture.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
7 July 2025
Noun
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Jerome Monroe Smucker started the jelly-and-jam maker as a small Ohio cider mill in 1897.—
Christopher Helman,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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East of present-day Tawas City, land for a mill was established in 1864 and the East Tawas settlement quickly grew, becoming a village in 1887, according to a draft of the city's history by Neil Thornton on the city's website.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
27 July 2025
Noun
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While over 20 dialects are spoken in Liberia, English is the official language of the country.—
Jenny Goldsberry,
The Washington Examiner,
10 July 2025
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Look for loot and get a glimpse of life in the historic Marolles district south of the city center, once famous for the increasingly rare local dialect, Brusseleer, a.k.a.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
10 July 2025
Verb
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Florida Keys deputies roped ashore about 50 pounds of cocaine that was turned in by an eagle-eyed good Samaritan, authorities say.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
1 Aug. 2025
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Young’s form on Thursday may indicate his ability to contend in a world final beside Fisher, who turned in two Olympic bronze medals in Paris in the 5,000 meters and 10,000 meters last August.—
Cory Mull,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Selenium content in foods vary depending on the soil where plants grow or animals graze, so levels can vary by region.2 Vitamin E Rich Foods Selenium Rich Foods Avocados: A delicious source that also aids vitamin E absorption due to its healthy fats.—
Patricia Weiser,
Verywell Health,
23 July 2025
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Mun’s parents work at an automobile assembly plant.—
Kate Armanini,
Chicago Tribune,
23 July 2025
Noun
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There’s almost a template to the Lexington format and a distinctive vocabulary too.—
Robert F. Moss,
Southern Living,
23 July 2025
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So, in the case of La Tête d’Or, [chef] Daniel [Boulud] had this ambition to create something that was kind of a grand New York steakhouse but with a French influence, which led to a more refined vocabulary, and that led to wanting to elevate the cooking to be on display.—
Sofia Perez,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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“Shop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shop. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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