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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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The actress paired the dress, which featured a halter neckline, with a few rings on each hand, a statement bracelet and subtle dangle earrings, and wore her hair in a short bob.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
24 May 2025
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There’s plenty to dig into, from more Stitch and Tom Cruise’s high-flying action, to Paul Rudd and Tim Robinson having a bromance for the ages, to Nicole Kidman tossing on another bob for fun.—
Savannah Salazar,
Vulture,
23 May 2025
Verb
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This premise bounds the scope of the rest of this discussion, knowing that the arguments for resuming the last three-quarters of a century into the future centuries have also been articulated in passionate public advocacy.—
Mung Chiang,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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Despite this notion’s connection with settlements and colonialism, its landscape also suggests a tabula rasa, bounding with potential to harness, beauty to reap, and the capability to inspire artistic creativity and love.—
David Katz,
IndieWire,
18 May 2025
Verb
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The Times also soft-pedaled the introduction of the pope’s lineage by skipping a generation and attributing his Blackness to his maternal grandparents, Joseph and Louise Martínez.—
Rebecca R. Bibbs,
Chicago Tribune,
25 May 2025
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Instead of a college deferring an Early Decision applicant to the Regular Decision round, only to then waitlist them (this unfortunately happens), some schools are skipping the deferral and sending them directly to the waitlist.—
Brennan Barnard,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
Noun
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Their spot in the garden can then be planted to summer crops like okra, southern peas or sweet potatoes.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
31 May 2025
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Playable on any device and by almost anyone, Grow a Garden lets users plant seeds, grow crops and raise animals to ramp up the beauty of their virtual gardens.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
30 May 2025
Verb
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Movies have long cherished the contrast between a ballerina’s delicacy and lithe visuals with the gritty determination required to leap, dance and twirl in the highly unnatural way that is dancing on your toes.—
Stephen Schaefer,
Boston Herald,
31 May 2025
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By using its emergency docket to leap to the Administration’s defense, the Court acted with unseemly haste and engaged in overt cherry-picking.—
Ruth Marcus,
New Yorker,
29 May 2025
Noun
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And there are three different powertrain options: front-wheel drive hybrid, all-wheel drive hybrid, and all-wheel drive PHEV, although some trims are only available in certain configurations.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
21 May 2025
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Speaking of color, the model in our walkaround, the top trim level, Autograph, was bathed in deep emerald green, one of 10 shades available for the refreshed QX60.—
Ed Garsten,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
Verb
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With his long, loping stride and easy smile, Gout Gout has the charisma to turn into a world star.—
Cory Mull,
Forbes.com,
7 May 2025
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The film lopes forwards and backwards in time without notice or warning, Fabian Gamper’s camera often peering through keyholes and floorboards in order to reconcile the tunnel vision of being alive with a quietly Teutonic awe at the vastness of having lived.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
14 May 2025
Noun
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Her dad walked over to her, his overgrown mustache and flip flops standing out in a gym of fades and Jordans.—
Aaron Heisen,
Oc Register,
11 May 2025
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Smooth-talking, Brooklyn clean, with a high-top fade, silk shirts, and tailored suits, Kane’s style was more refined and mature.—
Essence,
Essence,
5 May 2025
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“Shag.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shag. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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