Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shakedowns
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Consider supportive pillows for improved sleep, durable tents, lightweight hammocks, and even complete kitchen sets.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Oct. 2025 -
In partnership with Leave No Trace, Martin County offers the tours for free, helping visitors discover the natural beauty of the coastline’s mangroves, estuaries, hammocks, and trails.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
3 Oct. 2025
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Apple Watch Deal With the Apple Watch SE, stay connected, track workouts, and get helpful safety features without overspending, all without fuss.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
3 Oct. 2025
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When he was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation, Cuban used AI to track his medications and his workouts.—
Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez,
Fortune,
2 Oct. 2025
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In board searches, CEOs have been asking for independent corporate directors to be sitting CEOs who have dealt with the ongoing disruptions since the fall of 2019.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
5 Oct. 2025
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During searches of the building, crews breached an upper floor apartment and evacuated two adults and one child out of the building safely, Hopkins said.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
3 Oct. 2025
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Following the video, Swift began sharing footage from the rehearsals and set of the video, letting us into her meticulous planning process.—
Brittany Spanos,
Rolling Stone,
3 Oct. 2025
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Mayer and Strong collaborated closely ahead of rehearsals with the three leads.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
2 Oct. 2025
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The lobby’s living room, with sculptural chandeliers and circular couches, just might inspire a home makeover of your own.—
Angela Caraway-Carlton,
Miami Herald,
4 Oct. 2025
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As part of last year’s redesign, Counsell concurred with another idea that players had floated, removing the bulky countertops and clunky couches in the middle of the locker room.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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Jacob Latreille, 21, is accused of killing 13 alligators during overnight trips in April after videos of these hunts were found on the phones of his friends.—
Chris Spargo,
PEOPLE,
25 Sep. 2025
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Threat hunts often risk tunnel vision — fixating on a single artifact or path.—
Tony Bradley,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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When Topham left several weeks into the band’s practices, he was replaced by Clapton, who played with a bold, confident approach that won over London club attendees.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
7 Oct. 2025
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Governor Pritzker has called for investigations into federal enforcement practices, including reports of excessive force and mistaken detentions of American citizens.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Oct. 2025
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Robot explorers for the moon Because some parts are too tight or dangerous for humans to explore, the robotic dogs act as scouts, mapping and analyzing the environment.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Oct. 2025
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Several quarterbacks highly rated by scouts and analysts over the summer have stumbled out of the blocks — Texas junior Arch Manning, Clemson senior Cade Klubnik and, to a degree, Penn State senior Drew Allar.—
Nick Baumgardner,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Shakedowns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shakedowns. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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