SHAKE-UPS Synonyms: 21 Similar and Opposite Words

shake-ups

noun

plural of shake-up

as in shakeouts

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Noun

From beloved neighborhood spots to chain locations, here are the most recent closings and the stories behind them.

— Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 4 Nov. 2026
Joyner, who will lead the new CVS Health company, took over as CEO in 2024 in the wake of layoffs, store closings and poor stock performance.

— Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of closings

Noun

The last fiscal year has seen three government shutdowns, the longest of which lasted for 76 days.

— Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 6 Nov. 2026
For existing light water reactors, LEU+ means plants can run much longer between refueling shutdowns, cutting maintenance costs and keeping reliable zero-carbon electricity flowing to the grid with fewer interruptions.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of shutdowns

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Multiple lawsuits have alleged that the firings targeted Black workers, who made up roughly eighteen per cent of the federal workforce in 2024.

— Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor, New Yorker, 12 Nov. 2026
According to reports, Russia’s early firings of the KN-23, which began in early 2024, were often inaccurate.

— Muskan Bhatia, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of firings

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