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Recent Examples of shake out
Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 10 June 2026
To be fair, not everyone in Palo Alto is happy with how things have shaken out.
—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 9 June 2026
Yuliya Talmazan, NBC news, 2 May 2026
Things apparently went well on the flight, which was a brief suborbital shakeout cruise.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 1 May 2026
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Verb
Empty out the pockets first and shake out any crumbs.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 10 June 2026
To be fair, not everyone in Palo Alto is happy with how things have shaken out.
—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 9 June 2026
Noun
Duffy said that as a result of a low-cost carrier like Spirit shutting down, the industry will experience a shakeout where larger carriers that provide better offers and service take complete control.
—Yuliya Talmazan, NBC news, 2 May 2026
Things apparently went well on the flight, which was a brief suborbital shakeout cruise.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 1 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shake out
Verb
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Tony D’Angelo has held the WWE NXT Championship for a few months and his upcoming title defense at The Great American Bash may prove to be his biggest test yet.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
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The mix of tennis, badminton and table tennis has proven irresistible, easy to learn, social by nature and built for mixed-ability groups.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2026
Noun
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In his remarks to the board, Linthicum advocated for a measured approach to justice and said the department needs a shake-up.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
23 June 2026
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Your usual preferences could use a little shake-up, so book the class, plan the trip and consider the option that feels less predictable.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
15 June 2026
Verb
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Harry has cited significant concerns for his family's safety, citing their lack of security on British soil as part of why the family had a falling out and a reason for not returning.—
Ralphie Aversa,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
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Many schools have pointed to falling out-of-state and international enrollment as a significant financial constraint.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
20 June 2026
Noun
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Horse carriage drivers end temporary pause TWU Local 100, the union representing carriage drivers, called for the temporary shutdown after the collision last Wednesday.—
Andrew Ramos,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
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During a government shutdown last year, courts blocked the administration from cutting off benefits.—
Geoff Mulvihill,
Los Angeles Times,
23 June 2026
Noun
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Community partners currently leasing space in the facility also will operate as usual until the closing date, the YMCA said.—
DIAMOND VENCES,
Charlotte Observer,
17 June 2026
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First, Dad’s damp basement office, then, the sound of Dad’s voice reciting the opening and closing stanzas.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 June 2026
Noun
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Retirement often arrives suddenly and unexpectedly, triggered by health setbacks or corporate downsizing.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
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Bloomingdale’s is capitalizing on the bankruptcy and downsizing of Saks Global.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
3 June 2026
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“Shake out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shake%20out. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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