as in trembling
marked by or given to small uncontrollable bodily movements
suffered a shaking chill during his bout with the flu
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as in twitching
a series of slight movements by a body back and forth or from side to side
gave the bottle of salad dressing a good shaking
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as in escape
the act or a means of getting or keeping away from something undesirable
condemned the government's shaking of its overseas responsibilities
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as in jerking
to make a series of small irregular or violent movements
the bus rattled and shook as it barreled down a rutted road
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as in avoiding
to get or keep away from (as a responsibility) through cleverness or trickery
we shook our pursuers by cutting through the abandoned lot
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Recent Examples of shaking
Ca Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 3 Nov. 2025
There are also environmental concerns that even if radiation is contained underground, the shaking would be enough to damage buildings near the site.
—NPR, 31 Oct. 2025
So many things were done practically — even the shaking and the turns.
—Patrick Gomez, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Oct. 2025
Soft soils and certain rock types can amplify seismic waves, intensifying the shaking.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
Jennifer Beck Goldblatt, Architectural Digest, 31 Oct. 2025
Part of it was that Mark Kerr was sitting right beside him, shaking through the entire film—for many reasons.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 31 Oct. 2025
One hour and forty minutes later the two leaders re-emerged and could be seen shaking hands at the conclusion of their talks.
—Betsy Klein, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2025
The meeting concluded in about one hour and 40 minutes, according to Chinese state media, with the two leaders shaking hands before leaving the venue without making public comments.
—Evelyn Cheng,anniek Bao, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2025
Ashley Pittman did not expect a routine inspection of her car to turn into a nearly $4,200 repair bill, but that's exactly what happened earlier this year when Pittman's 2015 Chevy Equinox LS started shaking while sitting in park.
—Steven Martinez, jsonline.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Hurricane Melissa torments Jamaica 'There have been loud bangs on the ceiling, and our doors are shaking.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 29 Oct. 2025
As water was added to a fish-tank-sized model partially filled with sand and connected to an electronic device to create shaking, the water rose to the surface, tipping over mini cars and buildings in the model.
—Lou Ponsi, Oc Register, 27 Oct. 2025
Soon after, though, Ron is getting a security alert with a horror-movie shot of a hooded figure in a hockey mask sitting in a Tecca chair outside the Trosper house, shaking his head manically.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 27 Oct. 2025
Noun
Earthquakes' sudden, rapid shaking can cause fires, tsunamis, landslides or avalanches.
—Ca Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 3 Nov. 2025
There are also environmental concerns that even if radiation is contained underground, the shaking would be enough to damage buildings near the site.
—NPR, 31 Oct. 2025
So many things were done practically — even the shaking and the turns.
—Patrick Gomez, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Oct. 2025
Soft soils and certain rock types can amplify seismic waves, intensifying the shaking.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
Verb
Start the process by vigorously shaking or hanging then pounding the rug to remove loose dirt, crumbs, and other particles, then vacuum it thoroughly on both sides, using a canister vacuum with the hose or a high pile setting—and no beater bar!
—Jennifer Beck Goldblatt, Architectural Digest, 31 Oct. 2025
Part of it was that Mark Kerr was sitting right beside him, shaking through the entire film—for many reasons.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 31 Oct. 2025
One hour and forty minutes later the two leaders re-emerged and could be seen shaking hands at the conclusion of their talks.
—Betsy Klein, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2025
The meeting concluded in about one hour and 40 minutes, according to Chinese state media, with the two leaders shaking hands before leaving the venue without making public comments.
—Evelyn Cheng,anniek Bao, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2025
Ashley Pittman did not expect a routine inspection of her car to turn into a nearly $4,200 repair bill, but that's exactly what happened earlier this year when Pittman's 2015 Chevy Equinox LS started shaking while sitting in park.
—Steven Martinez, jsonline.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Hurricane Melissa torments Jamaica 'There have been loud bangs on the ceiling, and our doors are shaking.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 29 Oct. 2025
As water was added to a fish-tank-sized model partially filled with sand and connected to an electronic device to create shaking, the water rose to the surface, tipping over mini cars and buildings in the model.
—Lou Ponsi, Oc Register, 27 Oct. 2025
Soon after, though, Ron is getting a security alert with a horror-movie shot of a hooded figure in a hockey mask sitting in a Tecca chair outside the Trosper house, shaking his head manically.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 27 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shaking
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Lost in the trembling of my own body, trembling like Bunny’s body.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
24 Sep. 2025
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Olsen plays Joan’s indecision with winsome fluster, at first breathy and trembling but eventually finding her resolve.—
Richard Lawson,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Sep. 2025
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Their 109-108 escape against the Philadelphia 76ers provided compelling theater, just not to all of the Celtics players.—
Jay King,
New York Times,
1 Nov. 2025
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Smoke detectors inside the devices sense smoke, which triggers the alarm warning, and its chime can add life-saving minutes to an escape.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
1 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The Surprise Lining The most tear-jerking moment, however, was kept secret until the very last minute.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Oct. 2025
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Sounds like the plot of a tear-jerking movie, no?—
David Oliver,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
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These risks have prompted the United States, China, and other spacefaring nations to develop advanced systems for tracking, avoiding, and potentially removing orbital debris.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Maximize calcium absorption by pairing it with vitamin D, healthy fats, and proper timing, while avoiding absorption blockers such as high-oxalate foods and excessive caffeine.—
Trang Tran,
Verywell Health,
5 Nov. 2025
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Patients first experience twitching or weakness in a limb, often followed by slurred speech.—
Vanessa Etienne,
PEOPLE,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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To be fair, public entities have been stretching public records trade secret exceptions to logical extremes long before college athletes started getting paid—and these carve-outs are often intended to be permissive.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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This set things up for another memorable one-out home run in the ninth inning by Miguel Rojas.—
Gabe Smallson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Andy sighed, shuddering between them.—
Bryan Washington,
New Yorker,
7 Sep. 2025
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The White House will be well aware of this fact, particularly in an environment where fiscally conservative Republicans will be shuddering at Uncle Sam’s $37 trillion (and growing) national debt.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
20 Aug. 2025
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Kurchenko was also close to Viktor Yanukovych, the Kremlin-leaning Ukrainian president at the time, and was later accused by the succeeding Ukrainian government of systematically evading millions in taxes with the collusion of officials in Yanukovych’s administration.—
Olena Loginova,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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He was arrested on suspicion of evading arrest or detention with a vehicle.—
Emerson Clarridge,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Shaking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shaking. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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