shopped (around)

verb

past tense of shop (around)
as in comparison shopped

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  1. clashed
  2. quarreled
  3. exchanged
Verb
  • Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson, who has backed DeSantis at some key moments but also clashed with the governor, also endorsed Donalds last week.
    — Romy Ellenbogen Herald, Miami Herald, 6 July 2026
  • Season 3 of the series returned with a bloody episode and a skyrocketing death toll, which continues to rise, as the rival Targaryen factions clashed in the shock-and-awe-inspiring Battle of the Gullet.
    — Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 5 July 2026
Definition of clashed
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  • In fact, Twain might well have quarreled with the whole premise of celebrating America’s 250th birthday.
    — Ron Chernow, The Atlantic, 2 July 2026
  • He's previously quarreled with LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, Russell Westbrook and Draymond Green.
    — Dan Zaksheske OutKick, FOXNews.com, 25 May 2026
Definition of quarreled
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  • Iran’s leadership has railed against the United States after the two countries exchanged a second night of strikes on Thursday local time.
    — Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 9 July 2026
  • Swift and Kelce exchanged lengthy vows in front of over 1,000 guests, including Swift’s longtime friend, actress and singer Suki Waterhouse.
    — Allison DeGrushe, StyleCaster, 7 July 2026
Definition of exchanged
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