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, 7 Oct. 2025
The shaking broke some windows in Berkeley and rattled products off the shelves in some stores.
—Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 22 Sep. 2025
Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 7 Oct. 2025
Place flour in a shallow dish; dredge chicken lightly in flour, shaking off excess.
—Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 6 Oct. 2025
The room had cinderblock walls, a concrete slab floor and two rows of about 10 cages that were raised about waist high, each containing a chimpanzee in a near-frenzied state, hooting and shaking his or her metal enclosure.
—Ron Arias, PEOPLE, 5 Oct. 2025
The White House has said the bruising is a result of aspirin and shaking hands frequently.
—Chandelis Duster, NPR, 5 Oct. 2025
Not even a month had passed since his big sister, Toraya, was shot and killed at an apartment complex in New Jersey, devastating the Reid family and shaking the Timberwolves organization to its core.
—Jon Krawczynski, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
In sixteenth-century Europe, just as Martin Luther’s ideas were shaking Catholic institutions, a far more radical movement for freedom rose up among peasants.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 30 Sep. 2025
For its 50th year, the Kips Bay Decorator Show House is shaking things up.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 30 Sep. 2025
More than half a million people felt very strong shaking across the Visayan Islands, which include Cebu, Biliran and Leyte in the central Philippines, according to estimates from USGS.
—Brandon Miller, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2025
Noun
Earthquakes' sudden, rapid shaking can cause fires, tsunamis, landslides or avalanches.
—Ca Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 7 Oct. 2025
The shaking broke some windows in Berkeley and rattled products off the shelves in some stores.
—Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 22 Sep. 2025
Verb
The brief clip appeared to show one of the landing skids shaking moments before the crash.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 7 Oct. 2025
Place flour in a shallow dish; dredge chicken lightly in flour, shaking off excess.
—Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 6 Oct. 2025
The room had cinderblock walls, a concrete slab floor and two rows of about 10 cages that were raised about waist high, each containing a chimpanzee in a near-frenzied state, hooting and shaking his or her metal enclosure.
—Ron Arias, PEOPLE, 5 Oct. 2025
The White House has said the bruising is a result of aspirin and shaking hands frequently.
—Chandelis Duster, NPR, 5 Oct. 2025
Not even a month had passed since his big sister, Toraya, was shot and killed at an apartment complex in New Jersey, devastating the Reid family and shaking the Timberwolves organization to its core.
—Jon Krawczynski, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
In sixteenth-century Europe, just as Martin Luther’s ideas were shaking Catholic institutions, a far more radical movement for freedom rose up among peasants.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 30 Sep. 2025
For its 50th year, the Kips Bay Decorator Show House is shaking things up.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 30 Sep. 2025
More than half a million people felt very strong shaking across the Visayan Islands, which include Cebu, Biliran and Leyte in the central Philippines, according to estimates from USGS.
—Brandon Miller, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shaking
Noun
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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
Noun
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The Broncos closed his escape routes, too, limiting his impact as a scrambler.—
Nick Kosmider,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
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Easily accessible via Amtrak’s Northeast Regional line, Roanoke may be the perfect destination for a car-free weekend escape to the mountains.—
Erin Gifford,
Southern Living,
11 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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With an epic Oscar-winning title song by Streisand and tear-jerking scenes aplenty, this film is a perennial favorite and often referred to in pop culture.—
Alex Apatoff,
PEOPLE,
16 Sep. 2025
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Experts recommend gradually shifting your sleep schedule by 15 minutes each week, avoiding caffeine and screen time close to bedtime, and exercising regularly to manage stress.—
Claire Bugos,
Verywell Health,
8 Oct. 2025
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The freezing of the reform could open a potential path for negotiations with the Socialist Party with the aim of avoiding a dissolution of parliament.—
Charlotte Reed,
CNBC,
8 Oct. 2025
Noun
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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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The Saginaw defense then stepped up, forcing a three-and-out by the Yellow Jackets.—
Updated October 10,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Oct. 2025
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Hoffman got the final three outs needed to start the celebration, as the Yankees and their fan base were left stunned with their season complete.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
9 Oct. 2025
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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
Verb
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As part of these reforms, the Royal Navy impounded dozens of merchant vessels for allegedly evading customs duties, enraging merchants as well as mariners, shipwrights, stevedores, and others in port cities whose livelihoods depended on foreign commerce.—
Time,
Time,
9 Oct. 2025
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Concerns erupted immediately after Sora videos were created last week featuring everything from James Bond playing poker with Altman to body cam footage of cartoon character Mario evading the police.—
Jaures Yip,
CNBC,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Shaking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shaking. Accessed 13 Oct. 2025.
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