as in to shock
to cause an unpleasant surprise for
the news that we had failed the auto inspection shook us up
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Helen Regan, CNN, 16 Aug. 2024
Harris’ emergence at the top of the Democratic ticket and her pick of Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as running mate have shaken up the campaign, largely erasing Trump’s lead in many polls.
—Geoff Colvin, Fortune, 11 Aug. 2024
David Brennan, ABC News, 3 Sep. 2024
In July, the airline ended its open-seating system, marking a major shake-up of one of its signature policies.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 3 Sep. 2024
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Verb
Her appointment adds another twist to a years-long saga that has shaken up Thailand’s already-turbulent political landscape.
—Helen Regan, CNN, 16 Aug. 2024
Harris’ emergence at the top of the Democratic ticket and her pick of Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as running mate have shaken up the campaign, largely erasing Trump’s lead in many polls.
—Geoff Colvin, Fortune, 11 Aug. 2024
Noun
Kuleba is the latest in a slew of top ministers to offer their resignations in what appears to be a significant government shake-up.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 3 Sep. 2024
In July, the airline ended its open-seating system, marking a major shake-up of one of its signature policies.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 3 Sep. 2024
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“Shake up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shake%20up. Accessed 20 Sep. 2024.
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