shake-ups

noun

plural of shake-up
as in shakeouts

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  1. closings
  2. shutdowns
  3. firings
Noun
  • Why church closings affect more than just churchgoers Despite churches’ struggles, Christianity remains the dominant religion in America.
    — John Blake, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Nearly 40 public elementary schools in Orange County now enroll fewer students than needed to be financially stable, raising the specter of more school closings in a district that shuttered seven campuses in May.
    — Steven Walker, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of closings
Noun
  • Those shutdowns will be required even though the TPU chips won’t be consuming nearly as much power as would be necessary for operational satellietes.
    — Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Meanwhile, at least two diamond mines have announced permanent shutdowns in 2026.
    — Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of shutdowns
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  • Many of the notable firings were of Black or female officers, let go without explanation despite excellent service records.
    — Quil Lawrence, NPR, 30 Sep. 2026
  • At the heart of the GOP frustration with Hegseth is his handling of military firings and promotions.
    — Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of firings
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“Shake-ups.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shake-ups. Accessed 8 Oct. 2026.

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