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
James L. Edwards Iii, New York Times, 2 May 2025
According to the brand, activate the ingredients by shaking the bottle several times.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 1 May 2025
Deanna Pai, Vogue, 21 Apr. 2025
Lucy Bronze, 33, a confessed lover of ice baths and protein shakes, looked as fresh as ever on her 130th appearance, surging down the right wing with her buccaneering runs.
—Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 5 Apr. 2025
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Verb
In an alternative universe, Brunson’s crossover to shake loose the tight grips of Ausar Thompson is followed by a shot that misses short.
—James L. Edwards Iii, New York Times, 2 May 2025
According to the brand, activate the ingredients by shaking the bottle several times.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 1 May 2025
Noun
After a good bottle shake, pump three to six drops into the palms of your hands then dab onto skin, or mix it in straight with your moisturizer—dealer’s choice.
—Deanna Pai, Vogue, 21 Apr. 2025
Lucy Bronze, 33, a confessed lover of ice baths and protein shakes, looked as fresh as ever on her 130th appearance, surging down the right wing with her buccaneering runs.
—Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 5 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shake
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So ingrained is the fixation with speed that generations of U.S. military commanders have learned to shudder at the mention of attritional warfare, embracing decisive maneuver as the route to quick victories.—
Lawrence D. Freedman,
Foreign Affairs,
14 Apr. 2025
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Old Thunderbird shuddered under the force of the impact and then fell over onto his side.—
Thomas Weddle,
Outdoor Life,
17 Apr. 2025
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Until the masses adopt it, fraudsters can simply avoid platforms that require World ID and continue doing business as usual.—
Jennifer Jolly,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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These are the top shades for avoiding sun damage and small talk.—
Scott Gilbertson,
Wired News,
1 May 2025
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Epic Universe is located about 15 minutes away from Universal Orlando's existing parks.—
Samantha Neely,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
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The visitors had never looked like getting back into the game after going 2-0 behind inside 18 minutes but, still, there’s always that doubt over how one goal could change everything.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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More top stories from around the world: No damage reported after 7.4 magnitude quake strikes off the southern coasts of Chile and Argentina How long was the longest conclave?—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
2 May 2025
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The nearly 6-mile deep quake hit 4 miles northwest of Yountville at 4:41 a.m., according to the USGS.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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As soon as Tatiana Pino turned her dark blue Land Rover Defender into her long asphalt driveway, the flatbed truck jerked into reverse and slammed into the passenger side of her SUV, according to footage of the Aug. 30, 2023, hit-and-run obtained by the Herald.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
27 Feb. 2025
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This apparently spooked an SUV driver in the next lane, who jerked the wheel to the left and ran into the opposite curb.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
27 Mar. 2025
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The key benefits of integration include: • Enhanced Threat Detection: By unifying security tools, organizations can achieve a holistic view of their threat landscape, enabling the identification of sophisticated attacks that might evade stand-alone systems.—
Bob Kruse,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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The Wisconsin Supreme Court has suspended a judge accused of helping a man evade immigration authorities.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
29 Apr. 2025
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America’s economic heartbeat is slowing - quietly, but measurably.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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Vicky Barnes was the heartbeat of the diner who knew just about every customer who walked through the door.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Apr. 2025
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The bitcoin price has surged almost 30% since falling to April lows and is nearing $100,000 per bitcoin as the market braces for a $10 trillion Wall Street earthquake.—
Billy Bambrough,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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On the morning of April 14, a 5.2-magnitude earthquake hit San Diego County and was widely felt across Southern California and northern Mexico.—
Faris Tanyos,
CBS News,
4 May 2025
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“Shake.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shake. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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