as in to shock
to cause an unpleasant surprise for
the news that we had failed the auto inspection shook us up
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Recent Examples of shake up
Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 May 2025
As Buxton caught the ball on the run, his chin collided with Correa’s shoulder and the two franchise players fell to the ground, shaken up.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 15 May 2025
Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 May 2025
The following month, Princess Alexandra’s father announced a shake-up in the royal family, announcing his plans to appoint her eldest brother, Prince Guillaume, as his Lieutenant-Representative, or regent.
—Meredith Kile, People.com, 22 May 2025
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Verb
Planning a craft night with friends is a fun way to destress and try something new (not to mention a way to shake up routine happy hours or game nights!).
—Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 May 2025
As Buxton caught the ball on the run, his chin collided with Correa’s shoulder and the two franchise players fell to the ground, shaken up.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 15 May 2025
Noun
Along with the Financial Times, CNN and Axios have also confirmed the NSC shake-up, which comes three weeks after Trump removed his first national security adviser, Mike Waltz.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 May 2025
The following month, Princess Alexandra’s father announced a shake-up in the royal family, announcing his plans to appoint her eldest brother, Prince Guillaume, as his Lieutenant-Representative, or regent.
—Meredith Kile, People.com, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shake up
Verb
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The incident, which saw a car veer across a packed street in the center of Liverpool and plough through crowds of supporters, shocked the city and the football world.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
30 May 2025
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Despite the wide selection, don’t be shocked by the steep prices.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
30 May 2025
Noun
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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
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Call it a sign of the coming digital health shakeout.—
Amy Feldman,
Forbes.com,
7 May 2025
Noun
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India cut steel production by 70 percent amid a 21-day production shutdown.—
Steve Banker,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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So, too, his decision to overrule the MTA and adopt a policy to renovate Brooklyn’s L train on nights and weekends — rather than forcing riders to endure an 18-month shutdown.—
Howard Husock,
New York Daily News,
28 May 2025
Verb
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Still, there is plenty here that should appall both Democrats and Republicans.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2025
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Dismay or appall you, sure, but never surprise you.—
Patt Morrison,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Dec. 2024
Noun
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The Social Security Administration issued a notice that there have been no permanent closings of local field offices and none are planned.—
Bob Carlson,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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The cases prompted a several-day closing of the entire campus, Nevada County health officer Sherilynn Cooke said.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
20 May 2025
Verb
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The Pacers hold a 2-0 series lead after stunning the Knicks at MSG in Games 1 and 2.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 May 2025
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Related article Tyrese Haliburton and Indiana Pacers stun New York Knicks in overtime to take Game 1 of Eastern Conference Finals Siakam insisted, however, that he and his teammates were not getting distracted by the prospect of writing their names in franchise history.—
Jamie Barton,
CNN Money,
24 May 2025
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