Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shakedowns
Noun
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Shop outdoor seating like lounge chairs and adirondack chairs, stylish hammocks, string lights and pathway lights, planters, dining tables, and more.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
13 Mar. 2026 -
East Bungalows boast elevated terraces with hammocks, as well as two twin-sized beds on rollers that can be combined to form a king.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 Mar. 2026
Noun
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During offseason workouts, Steele noticed the players were putting in extra effort, had a chip on their shoulder.—
Tim Rohan,
NBC news,
17 Mar. 2026
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An interest in evening workouts is on the rise nationwide, the workout expert explained.—
Hunter Boyce,
AJC.com,
16 Mar. 2026
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The prosecution displayed dozens of items of evidence in front of the jury, including guns that were found during home searches and an antifa flag.—
Emerson Clarridge
Updated March 13,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Mar. 2026
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The two motions to extend the measure, which grants the government additional powers, including to make arrests and conduct searches without warrants, were approved in a 26-12 vote late Friday.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Mar. 2026
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North Korea has long described the allies' drills as invasion rehearsals and often uses them as a pretext to dial up its own military demonstrations or weapons testing.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
15 Mar. 2026
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North Korea has long described the allies’ drills as invasion rehearsals and often uses them as a pretext to dial up its own military demonstrations or weapons testing.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Mar. 2026
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The colorful and sophisticated accommodations emphasize comfort via squishy couches and plush bedding, and clever layouts make smart use of the space in rooms and suites alike.—
Wilder Davies,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 Mar. 2026
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The show has become a destination for major stars, the kind of guests who once reserved their appearances for the couches of Letterman, Leno, or Carson.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Mar. 2026
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In addition, animal welfare and livestock technology specialists improve animal health and support ethical and sustainable farming practices.—
Metro Creative Services,
Boston Herald,
16 Mar. 2026
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The lawsuit filed by Airlines for America contends that strict liability for wheelchair damage exposes carriers to unreasonable financial risk and that the regulatory approach is overly prescriptive in addressing industry practices.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Here, Kruger plays the neighboring farmer to a 12-year-old boy (newcomer Jasper Ole Billerbeck, found in an open casting call) who forages and hunts for ingredients for sustenance.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
17 Mar. 2026
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Highlights include a giant floating obstacle course, underwater and dry-land Easter egg hunts, a Glow in the Dark egg hunt, bounce houses, the Easter Bunny and local vendors.—
Abby Hamblin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Mar. 2026
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This state of matter existed during the first fraction of a second after the Big Bang, and outside of particle accelerator experiments, the only other location in the universe where quark-gluon plasma may exist is inside neutron stars.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
15 Mar. 2026
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Based on its introspection, the AI develops and runs experiments.—
Dimitris Tsementzis,
Fortune,
14 Mar. 2026
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“Shakedowns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shakedowns. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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