1
as in to shudder
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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2
as in to avoid
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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1
as in minute
a very small space of time
I'll be there in two shakes
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2
as in shivers
shakes plural
a sense of panic or extreme nervousness
I get the shakes every time I hear her voice
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3
as in quake
a shaking of the earth
the shake was a modest 3.1 on the Richter scale
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Recent Examples of shake
Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 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
Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Oct. 2025
In a new Consumer Reports (CR) investigation, a team of researchers tested 23 protein powders and ready-to-drink shakes from popular brands, finding that heavy metal contamination is more common than traditionally thought, flagging new concerns about how healthy these health products actually are.
—New Atlas, 22 Oct. 2025
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Verb
Flavor-wise, the Forager Project shakes are quite mild, which someone who’s averse to cloying sweetness may appreciate.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 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
Noun
That’s the case with the Koia’s Elite Coffee drink, which is very much a pea protein shake, with little semblance to an iced coffee.
—Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Oct. 2025
In a new Consumer Reports (CR) investigation, a team of researchers tested 23 protein powders and ready-to-drink shakes from popular brands, finding that heavy metal contamination is more common than traditionally thought, flagging new concerns about how healthy these health products actually are.
—New Atlas, 22 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shake
Verb
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So one shudders to think what might happen when the Dolphins now face a murderer’s row of elite running backs and mobile quarterbacks.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
24 Oct. 2025
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Neumark shudders to think how much his grandmother may have spent on Beanie Babies.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Oct. 2025
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The update to trick-or-treating time was made to avoid a conflict with high school football playoff games.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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To avoid making a bigger mess, place your rug on a tarp, drop cloth, or large piece of plastic instead of directly onto the ground.—
Jennifer Beck Goldblatt,
Architectural Digest,
31 Oct. 2025
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In a 30-minute stretch, Ekko Barnhill, who was keeping track on a piece of paper inside, lost count of the number of cars that stopped at the building's side door.—
Daniel McFadin,
Arkansas Online,
4 Nov. 2025
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The Sandringham estate, a private residence owned by King Charles III, is located in Norfolk, England, approximately 2 hours and 45 minutes from the Royal Lodge, Prince Andrew's previous residence.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
3 Nov. 2025
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And at the same time, while the East shivers, much of the West will bask under unusually mild to even warm weather.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
4 Nov. 2025
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That’s partly why the Atlas launch sent shivers through Silicon Valley.—
The AI Insider,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Oct. 2025
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Indonesia has a history of catastrophic quakes, including the 2004 Indian Ocean disaster, making continuous seismic monitoring and preparedness crucial for minimizing casualties and infrastructure damage.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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Mazar-i-Sharif’s iconic Blue Mosque was damaged in the quake, footage on social media geolocated by CNN revealed, with its base littered with rubble - early evidence of the destruction captured in the shadows before dawn.—
Masoud Popalzai,
CNN Money,
2 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Allen, who is 6 foot 5 and 237 pounds, jerked his head back in an effort to draw a roughing penalty on Bolton.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
3 Nov. 2025
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To that point, Olympia shouldn’t be allowed to play the jury the tear-jerking recording of Frank’s final phone call home as the water rose.—
Noel Murray,
Vulture,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The company said Perplexity wasn't operating transparently and is evading the company to gain unauthorized access to its store.—
Ashley Capoot,Annie Palmer,
CNBC,
4 Nov. 2025
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After successfully evading arrest, Lennon remained on the run for 13 years.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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This is where continuity becomes the quiet differentiator, one that has never been more vital and serves as the heartbeat of RISE Capital’s approach.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
3 Nov. 2025
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Even if your blood pressure numbers look good, wide swings from one heartbeat to the next could spell trouble for your brain, according to new research from the University of Southern California.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Shake.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shake. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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