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Recent Examples of shag
Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 20 May 2025
Iglesias said shagged in the outfield the last few days in case he’d be needed.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
This spring, India shagged fly balls in batting practice and worked long hours with the fielding machines in Surprise, Arizona.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 30 Mar. 2025
He’s gone on a reality show to share his life, a big part of which is shagging.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 12 Mar. 2025
She's been a part of silly shenanigans, shagged assorted suitors – most notably Colin Firth's stoically upper-crust Mark Darcy and Hugh Grant's womanizing Daniel Cleaver – but in the end always maintaining a strong sense of self-worth.
—Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 15 Feb. 2025
Amy Jade Winehouse could have been any young woman growing up in 1990s London — palling around with her mates, sneaking lagers, shagging dudes, getting into trouble, getting her nose pierced, and getting expelled from drama school for it.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 14 May 2024
From washable options to shag rugs, these will transform your sleeping space.
—Alida Nugent, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Feb. 2024
Sarah shagged balls in practice for those teams and watched games attentively from the stands, nurturing an appreciation for the sport.
—Sam Cohn, Baltimore Sun, 15 Sep. 2023
Verb
Larry Bowa still remembers the two kids, sons of Philadelphia Phillies catcher Bob Boone, shagging fly balls in the outfield at the old Veterans Stadium.
—Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 20 May 2025
Iglesias said shagged in the outfield the last few days in case he’d be needed.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
This spring, India shagged fly balls in batting practice and worked long hours with the fielding machines in Surprise, Arizona.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 30 Mar. 2025
He’s gone on a reality show to share his life, a big part of which is shagging.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 12 Mar. 2025
She's been a part of silly shenanigans, shagged assorted suitors – most notably Colin Firth's stoically upper-crust Mark Darcy and Hugh Grant's womanizing Daniel Cleaver – but in the end always maintaining a strong sense of self-worth.
—Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 15 Feb. 2025
Amy Jade Winehouse could have been any young woman growing up in 1990s London — palling around with her mates, sneaking lagers, shagging dudes, getting into trouble, getting her nose pierced, and getting expelled from drama school for it.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 14 May 2024
From washable options to shag rugs, these will transform your sleeping space.
—Alida Nugent, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Feb. 2024
Sarah shagged balls in practice for those teams and watched games attentively from the stands, nurturing an appreciation for the sport.
—Sam Cohn, Baltimore Sun, 15 Sep. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shag
Noun
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For Jeremy Scott’s New York Fashion Week show in 2018, models including Gigi Hadid and Stella Maxwell wore choppy blunt bobs in rose pink, baby blue and fluorescent yellow.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
10 July 2025
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On Monday, July 7, the 69-year-old momager unveiled a glamorous bob while stepping out with her boyfriend Corey Gamble during Paris Fashion Week.—
Escher Walcott,
People.com,
8 July 2025
Verb
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This can include exploding upward with a vertical jump, bounding side to side, or swiftly changing directions.—
Jenny McCoy,
SELF,
15 July 2025
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Thanks to his coveted slot, Young bounds up the charts in the United Kingdom, as such a coveted slot can lead to a huge uptick in consumption.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
Verb
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Most experts recommend skipping lead paint removal and instead opting for encapsulation, so your safest bet may be to score the paint enough to open the window without removing it altogether.—
Kamron Sanders,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 July 2025
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Young people are most inclined to DIY, with about 2 in 3 Gen Z and Millennial homeowners skipping professional help to save money.—
Rachel Barber,
USA Today,
11 July 2025
Noun
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Capturing excess nutrient runoff from crop fields is good for both public health and the environment.—
Bill Frist,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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So Pryor is also dispatched to Smallville, from which, via computer, he is expected to devastate Colombia’s coffee crop and stop at sea all tankers delivering oil to various parts of the world.—
Arthur Knight,
HollywoodReporter,
7 July 2025
Verb
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Officially, retail theft leapt by 32% between 2021 and 2023, the LAO said.—
Teri Sforza,
Oc Register,
5 July 2025
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Linkin Park’s debut full-length Hybrid Theory leaps from No. 9 to No. 7.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
Noun
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The trim of the wig tickled the middle of her neck and sides of her cheeks.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
9 July 2025
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The trim design won’t take up a lot of space on your countertop.—
BestReviews,
Sun Sentinel,
8 July 2025
Verb
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But longtime fans will recognize the idiosyncratic wordplay, loping syllables and ornate hooks that bend toward a major chorus, all as magnetic today as when Weaver barreled into view a decade ago.—
Jason Lipshutz,
Billboard,
16 June 2025
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Burnett has an associative, loping way of holding conversation.—
Doreen St. Félix,
New Yorker,
14 June 2025
Noun
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The team must also make plans to grow extra plants with the changing seasons and to replace any that fade or die.—
Jane L. Levere,
New York Times,
20 May 2025
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When gorgeous hues of a South Florida sunset fade and the lights flicker on, Miami’s array of vibrant neighborhoods transform into buzzing hubs of music, food, culture and connection.—
Allison Palmer,
Miami Herald,
18 June 2025
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“Shag.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shag. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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