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
Karen Gilchrist, CNBC, 10 Aug. 2025
The upcoming season is set to bring one of the biggest changes in regulations since 2022, providing the chance for a massive grid shake-up.
—Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Aug. 2025
Kim Tong-Hyung The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 13 Aug. 2025
More than just her appearance, Aniston hoped that the part would shake up her image.
—Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 13 Aug. 2025
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Verb
The sartorial shake-up comes as the luxury sector struggles to overcome a series of headwinds, from trade tariffs to soft consumer sentiment, following its Covid-era boom.
—Karen Gilchrist, CNBC, 10 Aug. 2025
The upcoming season is set to bring one of the biggest changes in regulations since 2022, providing the chance for a massive grid shake-up.
—Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Aug. 2025
Noun
Lee's meeting with Trump comes amid concerns in Seoul that the Trump administration could shake up the decades-old alliance by demanding higher payments for the 28,500 U.S. troops stationed in South Korea and possibly move to reduce it as Washington shifts more focus on China.
—Kim Tong-Hyung The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 13 Aug. 2025
More than just her appearance, Aniston hoped that the part would shake up her image.
—Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 13 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shake-up
Verb
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She was shocked at how quickly my labor progressed.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Aug. 2025
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Sanders' slide out of the first round shocked many, including Trump, who sent a post on Truth Social condemning the league's owners for passing on the quarterback.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
22 Aug. 2025
Noun
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But at the shakeout, shares still closed about 37% higher on the day, on trading volumes of over 184 million shares, almost 17 times more than the average over the past 30 days.—
Mark Faithfull,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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For investors, developers, and tenants, the message is clear: The forthcoming shakeout from America’s return to office will create distinct winners and losers, with the South leading the way into recovery.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
10 July 2025
Noun
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Jellyfish caused shutdowns at plants in Israel, Japan and Scotland, each in 2011.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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The September 30 shutdown date gives remaining dial-up users just over one month now to find alternative Internet access—a challenge for those in areas where alternatives don't exist.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
11 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Spielberg imagined it as a noise that has the power to appall.—
David Denby,
Vulture,
3 July 2025
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Still, there is plenty here that should appall both Democrats and Republicans.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The closing of Sun Fresh follows The Merc Co+op at 501 Minnesota Ave.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
12 Aug. 2025
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Those moves come after the Nasdaq Composite ended last week at fresh closing highs, and the S&P 500 closed on the threshold of another milestone.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
10 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Watch this soon-to-be bride be stunned by an elaborate surprise proposal!—
Allison Moses,
USA Today,
19 Aug. 2025
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Jason Miller/Getty Images Mailata was admittedly stunned by what Garrett was bringing to the table throughout the week.—
Justin Grasso,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Aug. 2025
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“Shake-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shake-up. Accessed 26 Aug. 2025.
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