SHEAF Synonyms: 186 Similar and Opposite Words

sheaf

noun

ˈshēf

Definition of sheaf

as in loads

a considerable amount contends that casino gambling would generate a sheaf of social problems for the state

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Recent Examples of sheaf In isolation, against a white background that is actually overcast sky, a hook or a caisson or a sheaf of rebar appears sculptural, abstract, exquisite. — Nick Paumgarten, New Yorker, 23 Feb. 2026 Nonetheless, Netflix will carry a sheaf of about 20 PSKY shows, internationally with titles such as Matlock and King of Queens, and in the United States with titles such as Seal Team, Watson and Mayor of Kingstown. — David Bloom, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026 While there’s enough variety to satisfy visitors of all interests, the athletic events — such as stone put, hammer throw, caber toss, sheaf toss and weight over bar — prove to be a big draw. — Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Jan. 2026 The sum total of Washington’s two-state endeavors is a sheaf of memoirs lamenting a lost peace. — Ray Takeyh, Foreign Affairs, 4 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for sheaf

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Noun

Instead, Hongqi said the solar roof could help supply lower-voltage electrical loads, including air conditioning, refrigerators and the vehicle’s sentry or monitoring systems.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2026
Together, Jaybush, Brad Chambers, and the American Heavy Moving team figured out a route through the city that avoided street trees, tight turns, and roads that run above old, fragile sewer pipes, which aren’t rated for heavy loads.

— Nicola Twilley, New Yorker, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of loads

Noun

The company said its new 50,000-metric-ton plant in Qidong, China, produced its first commercial batches of Xatryx bioTHF and bioPTMEG in August, roughly four months after reaching mechanical completion.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2026
Sugo is a fantastic circuit—not too long, tons of elevation change, plenty of very satisfying mid-speed corners, and some beautiful views.

— Adam Ismail, The Drive, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of ton

Noun

In the aftermath, hundreds of thousands of people took to the streets in what turned out to be Turkey’s largest protests in a dozen years.

— Nick TaborAll, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Sep. 2026
Gravest Gravy, an album consisting of a dozen previously unheard tracks that were recorded in 1977, with Big Star’s Alex Chilton producing, captures the band’s pioneering psychobilly sound at its birth.

— The Week US, TheWeek, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of dozen

Noun

Blair's victory represents a key gain for Black gay political candidates this cycle after a slew of losses.

— Jay Stahl, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026
Early Tuesday morning, Anaheim mayor Ashleigh Aitken started getting a slew of calls and texts — rumors were swirling about a potential landmark day in her hometown.

— Sam Blum, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of slew

Noun

The government still has not come up with a solution to the mountainous piles of rotting garbage that accumulate on the streets for months.

— Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 31 Aug. 2026
Cole went online, bought Steiffs by the piles, and lined the shelves of King’s bedroom.

— Laura Preston, New Yorker, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of pile

Noun

But getting to these moments means being okay with being confused, and that’s because season 2 really ratchets up the complexity primarily by introducing a whole bunch of new characters, most of whom are variants of existing ones.

— Andrew Webster, The Verge, 28 Aug. 2026
Of the recent tide of Gen-Z offerings, this is the best of the bunch, with its mix of absurdist humor and heartfelt sentiment.

— Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of bunch

Noun

Only 13% of current billionaires are women—but as men over the age of 60 dominate the ultra-rich cohort, more than 1,235 female spouses (representing 90% of billionaire partners) will inherit a sizable chunk in the next decade.

— Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2026
The team returned a significant chunk of its roster from last year’s run to the Round of 32, which included hosting a first-round match for the first time.

— Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of chunk

Noun

Online privacy tools often force a trade-off between convenience and protection, but AdGuard’s family bundle aims to close that gap for households with multiple devices.

— StackCommerce Team, PC Magazine, 28 Aug. 2026
Apple One bundles Apple TV with Apple Music, Apple Arcade, cloud storage and other features.

— Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of bundle

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