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as in shuddered
to make a series of small irregular or violent movements
the bus rattled and shook as it barreled down a rutted road
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as in escaped
to get or keep away from (as a responsibility) through cleverness or trickery
we shook our pursuers by cutting through the abandoned lot
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Recent Examples of shaken
The executions had shaken many Manbij residents, but others—disturbed by the crime and disorder—were grateful that someone was finally willing to take a stand.
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Anand Gopal, New Yorker, 28 Feb. 2026
Try The Rendezvous in Chennai cocktail, a holiday-in-a-glass mix of Dorothy Parker New York gin shaken with Madras curry, coconut, apricot, and ginger.
—Andrea Strong, Bon Appetit Magazine, 26 Feb. 2026
The findings, published in the medical journal JAMA, come as some rare but scary reports of potential donors who showed signs of life have shaken trust in the transplant system.
—ABC News, 26 Feb. 2026
It hasn't been shaken by Americans in polls saying that tariffs are doing more to hurt the economy than help it and not shaken by the Supreme Court.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 25 Feb. 2026
Liz, for her part, is not shaken at all.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 24 Feb. 2026
Tracking the resignations, firings and investigations The Justice Department’s release of millions of files related to Jeffrey Epstein has shaken the upper echelons of power across the globe.
—Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 23 Feb. 2026
The avalanche has shaken one of Northern California’s tightest ski communities.
—Julia Prodis Sulek, Mercury News, 21 Feb. 2026
If members’ faith in the organization or its leadership is shaken by this episode, the union’s ability to leverage collective action would be compromised.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 20 Feb. 2026
Anand Gopal, New Yorker, 28 Feb. 2026
Try The Rendezvous in Chennai cocktail, a holiday-in-a-glass mix of Dorothy Parker New York gin shaken with Madras curry, coconut, apricot, and ginger.
—Andrea Strong, Bon Appetit Magazine, 26 Feb. 2026
The findings, published in the medical journal JAMA, come as some rare but scary reports of potential donors who showed signs of life have shaken trust in the transplant system.
—ABC News, 26 Feb. 2026
It hasn't been shaken by Americans in polls saying that tariffs are doing more to hurt the economy than help it and not shaken by the Supreme Court.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 25 Feb. 2026
Liz, for her part, is not shaken at all.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 24 Feb. 2026
Tracking the resignations, firings and investigations The Justice Department’s release of millions of files related to Jeffrey Epstein has shaken the upper echelons of power across the globe.
—Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 23 Feb. 2026
The avalanche has shaken one of Northern California’s tightest ski communities.
—Julia Prodis Sulek, Mercury News, 21 Feb. 2026
If members’ faith in the organization or its leadership is shaken by this episode, the union’s ability to leverage collective action would be compromised.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 20 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shaken
Verb
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People shuddered at the sight of it, or groaned, or covered their eyes.—
Sam Kriss,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Feb. 2026
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Karen Powers shuddered at what the adjuster said next, Shaun Powers said.—
J.C. Hallman,
Oklahoman,
10 Feb. 2026
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Ryan struck out Nolan Arenado and walked a batter but escaped the inning when Dalton Rushing threw the runner out trying to steal second base.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
26 Feb. 2026
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My father and his immediate family escaped from Vienna to the United States on the eve of the outbreak of the war.—
Cary Lowe,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Feb. 2026
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Aisha jerked and opened her eyes.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Jan. 2026
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The two stood nose-to-nose on the field when the Steelers player grabbed onto Chase’s facemask, jerked his head and appeared to punch him.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
16 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Many drones have been intercepted but videos on social media show that some have evaded air defenses and caused damage in nearby Gulf countries.—
Geoff Brumfiel,
NPR,
1 Mar. 2026
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Sixty-five seconds after that, the Golden Knights made it 4-2 when a Smith backhand evaded Forsberg for his 10th of the season.—
Josh Gross,
Daily News,
26 Feb. 2026
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Police on Saturday had reported that initial information suggested two people at the rear of the group had avoided the slide.—
Caelyn Pender,
Mercury News,
25 Feb. 2026
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Maybe if Robinson had 31-inch arms the Dolphins wouldn’t have romanticized him so much, and avoided selecting him with the 21st overall pick.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
25 Feb. 2026
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This claim swayed Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh to note this version of the administration’s fabrication in his dissent, which will be forever linked to this administration’s subterfuge.—
Mark Pirie,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Mar. 2026
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There’s no room to be swayed by any external influences or impressions.—
Nicole Fell,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Shaken.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shaken. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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