shake on
verb
shook on; shaken on; shaking on; shakes on
: to shake hands to show agreement
They shook on the deal.
If you agree, let's shake on it.
Examples of shake on in a Sentence
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When my older kids get off the bus in the afternoon and ask to help braid or brush the dough with egg yolk or shake on some everything but the bagel seasoning.
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Risa Polansky Shiman, Sun Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2026
Cointreau 3 dashes Absinthe Add ingredients to shaker and shake on ice for 10 to 12 seconds.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 21 Mar. 2026
People shaking on vibration plates.
—Avery Newmark, AJC.com, 20 Feb. 2026
More recently, Baskin Robbins put Dubai chocolate pistachio sundaes (with kadaifi) and shakes on its winter menu for a limited time.
—Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 5 Feb. 2026
The quake registered strong shaking on the intensity scale.
—Quakebot
jan. 15, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2026
Teammates were visibly shaken on the field and in the locker room after the game.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 22 Dec. 2025
The world shook on Sunday night with the news that Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer, had been found dead in their Hollywood home.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 15 Dec. 2025
Along with a 72-ounce pitcher, this set also includes a 64-ounce food processor bowl and two 16-ounce Ninja cups with to-go lids—perfect for taking your smoothie or protein shake on the go.
—Gabriela Izquierdo, Southern Living, 12 Nov. 2025
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Risa Polansky Shiman, Sun Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2026
Cointreau 3 dashes Absinthe Add ingredients to shaker and shake on ice for 10 to 12 seconds.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 21 Mar. 2026
People shaking on vibration plates.
—Avery Newmark, AJC.com, 20 Feb. 2026
More recently, Baskin Robbins put Dubai chocolate pistachio sundaes (with kadaifi) and shakes on its winter menu for a limited time.
—Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 5 Feb. 2026
The quake registered strong shaking on the intensity scale.
—Quakebot
jan. 15, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2026
Teammates were visibly shaken on the field and in the locker room after the game.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 22 Dec. 2025
The world shook on Sunday night with the news that Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer, had been found dead in their Hollywood home.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 15 Dec. 2025
Along with a 72-ounce pitcher, this set also includes a 64-ounce food processor bowl and two 16-ounce Ninja cups with to-go lids—perfect for taking your smoothie or protein shake on the go.
—Gabriela Izquierdo, Southern Living, 12 Nov. 2025
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“Shake on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shake%20on. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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