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shakedowns

noun

plural of shakedown
1
as in hammocks

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as in workouts

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as in searches

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shakedowns
  1. hammocks
  2. workouts
  3. searches
  4. couches
  5. rehearsals
  6. hunts
  7. bunks
  8. practices
Noun
  • Stock up on campsite favorites like cozy hammocks, spacious tents, and portable chairs that make settling into your favorite spot more comfortable.
    — Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Land targeted for conservation makes up a quilt of South Florida wilderness, from coastal wetland to tropical hammocks, inhabited by rare plants, butterflies, bats, snakes and other critters.
    — Jenny Staletovich, Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of hammocks
Noun
  • On Malta, the adults-only Verdala Wellness Hotel, Corinthia Palace, Phoenicia, and ME Malta offer pools, spacious spas, focused workouts, and mindfulness activities designed to restore and rejuvenate the mind, body, and spirit.
    — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2026
  • The moisture-wicking material helps to keep you cool on the move, making this a great basic for gym workouts or daytime hikes alike.
    — Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of workouts
Noun
  • In November 2025, the Electronic Frontier Foundation published an analysis of 10 months of nationwide searches on Flock Safety’s servers.
    — Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2026
  • In data aggregated by USA TODAY, Georgia law enforcement agencies conduct some of the highest number Flock searches on specific vehicles per month of anywhere in the country.
    — Irene Wright, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of searches
Noun
  • The space is home to collectible interior design pieces including chairs from Olivier Gagnère, white slipcovered Gervasoni Ghost couches, and classic Dutch paintings.
    — Madeline Fass, Vogue, 14 Sep. 2026
  • On a recent weekend, a group of friends congregated in the venue’s basement, a narrow room with black leather couches and steel tables.
    — Rachel Syme, New Yorker, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of couches
Noun
  • Hargitay has been in steady rehearsals for the Emmy hosting gig, the first time a woman has hosted the show in 15 years.
    — Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Weeks passed, schoolwork and play rehearsals ramped up, and the music-video shoot faded into distant memory.
    — Sarah Shanfield, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of rehearsals
Noun
  • Grinter said dragonflies are among the most effective predators in nature, with more than 90% of their hunts ending successfully.
    — Olga R. Rodriguez, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2026
  • In a few months, Abdeen’s siblings, cousins, and uncles would go off on their annual Christmastime hunts.
    — Rozina Ali, New Yorker, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of hunts
Noun
  • Two-thirds of the building had been converted into sleeping barracks, with double-decker bunks crowded one against the other.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 31 Aug. 2026
  • The unit was nearly full, and the only empty spaces were on the top bunks.
    — Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker, 13 July 2026
Definition of bunks
Noun
  • Salt stomping fits neatly inside a growing bucket of low-cost, low-tech, screen-free wind-down practices that already includes bath rituals, breathwork and weighted blankets.
    — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Sep. 2026
  • At the team’s early-morning practices, many players flip between offense and defense to prepare for any situation, especially when there are even a few injuries.
    — Jesse Dougherty, New Yorker, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of practices
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