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Recent Examples of shag
Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2025
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
Verb
Not even teenagers yet, Ebel’s sons would be taking ground balls and shagging in the outfield during batting practice before the start of Dodger games.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2025
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shag
Noun
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The good news is that a bob will complement anyone.—
Catharine Malzahn,
Glamour,
24 July 2025
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Take inspiration from actress Lily Collins and make a sleek bob your haircut of choice to style out this summer, or copy singer Dove Cameron and keep your hair off your neck with playful space buns.—
Ranyechi Udemezue,
Vogue,
22 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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Avoid skipping trims: Cut your hair to retain your growth.—
Essence,
Essence,
24 July 2025
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So, my advice is to skip generic educational content.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
Noun
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This is my third year testing the latest crop of pickleball paddles, and the 2025 models have made another leap forward.—
Martin Cizmar,
Wired News,
20 July 2025
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Too quick of a shift could lead many aging rice farmers to just retire, while large commercial farms may need more incentives to switch back to producing mainly rice over other crops.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
18 July 2025
Verb
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The frog leaped to national fame with Mark Twain's short story The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County, which helped launch his writing career.—
Nathan Rott,
NPR,
19 July 2025
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The moment that leads to Lex Luthor’s undoing in the new Superman movie is not the Man of Steel leaping over a building in a single bound.—
James Grebey,
Vulture,
16 July 2025
Noun
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As with any Mercedes with Pinnacle trim level, the central dash integrates a remarkable touchscreen interface with elegant, subtle yet very clear graphics.—
Mark Ewing,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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The economist also advised buyers to double-check with dealers on where vehicles were assembled, since manufacturers often have different assembly locations for different trims of the same model.—
Tribune News Service,
Boston Herald,
19 July 2025
Verb
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Kyle Tucker loped into foul territory, caught it and completed the second World Series championship in Houston Astros history.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
28 June 2025
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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
Noun
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Fewer chances for local talent, less dynamic regional economies, and a slow fade in our standing as a place where bold ideas are born and built.—
Rob Zielonka,
Hartford Courant,
25 June 2025
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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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“Shag.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shag. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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