shake-ups

plural of shake-up

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shake-ups
Noun
  • Dropping the Saks Global name reflects rounds of Saks Fifth Avenue store closings during the bankruptcy process, while Neiman Marcus has retained the vast majority of its stores, and Bergdorf’s continues with its two stores, the women’s flagship and the men’s store.
    David Moin, Footwear News, 26 June 2026
  • CharlotteFive lands daily with the city’s food scene, openings, closings, things to do and reader debates like the one above.
    Melissa Oyler, Charlotte Observer, 25 June 2026
Noun
  • The totals may in some cases be adjusted down during the year due to reporting revisions by NIFC, and some dates are missing due to government shutdowns and report anomalies.
    Matt Stiles, CNN Money, 30 June 2026
  • New York authorities will shut down West 31st Street between Seventh and Eighth Avenues all day on July 3 — less restrictive than the shutdowns for the NBA Finals, which the New York Knicks won earlier this month.
    Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 30 June 2026
Noun
  • Francisco Lindor had been through managerial firings before with the New York Mets.
    Brendan Kuty, New York Times, 27 June 2026
  • What is particularly concerning about these firings is the effect the dismissals will have on the officer ranks.
    William H. McRaven, The Atlantic, 25 June 2026
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“Shake-ups.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shake-ups. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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