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Recent Examples of shake out
Brittney Melton, NPR, 5 June 2025
Pricing may eventually shift though, depending how tariffs shake out.
—Mike Dojc, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 27 May 2025
Call it a sign of the coming digital health shakeout.
—Amy Feldman, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025
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Verb
Life Kit breaks down the guidance with a comic:
➡️ Calm your body by shaking out your hands to release tension, unclenching and relaxing your jaw, and breathing slowly and steadily to lower your anxiety levels.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 5 June 2025
Pricing may eventually shift though, depending how tariffs shake out.
—Mike Dojc, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
Noun
Be sure to give your towels a thorough shakeout after hitting the beach to avoid costly repairs and other appliance issues due to sand buildup.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 27 May 2025
Call it a sign of the coming digital health shakeout.
—Amy Feldman, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shake out
Verb
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Venter said there was no evidence to prove that covid-19 had been manipulated in a lab, nor was there any indication the virus had been spreading before December 2019 anywhere outside of China.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
28 June 2025
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McVey is also an undefeated prospect who has proven to be a KO artist.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
Noun
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The scandal, which sparked widespread anger in the country, brings fresh uncertainty to a country roiled by years of political turbulence and leadership shake-ups.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
19 June 2025
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Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s unprecedented shake-up of a key federal vaccine advisory panel ushered in appointees who have expressed skepticism about the value and safety of vaccines — raising concerns about the group’s objectivity.—
Brandy Zadrozny,
NBC news,
18 June 2025
Verb
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And after Utah’s pick fell out of the top four, grabbing a player who many expected to be in the top three feels like a home run.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
26 June 2025
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The relationship between the United States and Iran fell out after the Islamic Revolution in 1979 and the two countries have not had diplomatic relations since then.—
Marc Raimondi
June 25,
Literary Hub,
25 June 2025
Noun
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Among the key points: The surprise June 10 shutdown and stranding of hundreds of passengers by Silver just as the company was about to be sold as a turnkey operation to an affiliate of Wexford Capital of West Palm Beach and Connecticut.—
David Lyons,
Sun Sentinel,
25 June 2025
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That would coincide with a broader deadline to fund the government and avoid a shutdown.—
Mike Winters,
CNBC,
24 June 2025
Noun
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Following presentations from prosecutors and Combs' attorneys, which wrapped June 24, the trial will now enter closing arguments before the jury is sent into deliberations.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
26 June 2025
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Slavik’s closing arguments are expected to last the entirety of Thursday, with the defense prepared to give their side on Friday before the jury begins deliberations on Monday.—
Cheyenne Roundtree,
Rolling Stone,
26 June 2025
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“Shake out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shake%20out. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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