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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
Tampa Mayor Jane Castor also weighed in on social media, noting the entire city was shaken by the tragedy.
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Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 9 Nov. 2025
Boston's faith in Casas as its long-term solution at first base is likely shaken, and Murakami presents a solid option to add more power to the team's lineup.
—Shaun McAvoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2025
But when one of their daughters suddenly begins suffering from unexplained fainting spells, their choice is shaken and strange twists begin to happen.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 7 Nov. 2025
Luckily my colleague Kate Kassin’s brilliantly unexpected Black Vinegar Chicken With Radishes has shaken things up, showing me just how delicious cooked radishes can be.
—The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 7 Nov. 2025
The funds arrived about a month later, but HIV providers remain shaken.
—Amy Maxmen, ABC News, 5 Nov. 2025
Whether it’s shaken, stirred, dirty, or dry, the martini remains one of the world’s most iconic and timeless drinks.
—Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2025
Christine and David are settling into married life, but Christine is shaken when her kids begin moving to North Carolina near Janelle, sparking jealousy and hurt.
—Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
When Nora, a Korean-American woman living in New York is visited by her childhood best friend and former long-distance romantic partner, Hae, her world— and that of her partner, Arthur—is shaken.
—John Ortved, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2025
Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 9 Nov. 2025
Boston's faith in Casas as its long-term solution at first base is likely shaken, and Murakami presents a solid option to add more power to the team's lineup.
—Shaun McAvoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2025
But when one of their daughters suddenly begins suffering from unexplained fainting spells, their choice is shaken and strange twists begin to happen.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 7 Nov. 2025
Luckily my colleague Kate Kassin’s brilliantly unexpected Black Vinegar Chicken With Radishes has shaken things up, showing me just how delicious cooked radishes can be.
—The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 7 Nov. 2025
The funds arrived about a month later, but HIV providers remain shaken.
—Amy Maxmen, ABC News, 5 Nov. 2025
Whether it’s shaken, stirred, dirty, or dry, the martini remains one of the world’s most iconic and timeless drinks.
—Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2025
Christine and David are settling into married life, but Christine is shaken when her kids begin moving to North Carolina near Janelle, sparking jealousy and hurt.
—Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
When Nora, a Korean-American woman living in New York is visited by her childhood best friend and former long-distance romantic partner, Hae, her world— and that of her partner, Arthur—is shaken.
—John Ortved, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shaken
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Earth shuddered with yet another wave of extinctions in this initial chill.—
Peter Brannen,
Quanta Magazine,
15 Sep. 2025
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For much of last season, Atletico appeared set to seriously compete on all fronts, but their season shuddered to a stop in March with a series of disappointing defeats by Barcelona and Madrid across La Liga, Copa del Rey and the Champions League.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
15 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Other businesses, including a nearby convention center, restaurant and Ford assembly plant, escaped the blaze.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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The mailman paused, checking to see if anyone had noticed or knew the puppy had escaped.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Allen, who is 6 foot 5 and 237 pounds, jerked his head back in an effort to draw a roughing penalty on Bolton.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
3 Nov. 2025
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Travis jerked open the door and slid on his butt down a wing that was on fire.—
Gillian Telling,
PEOPLE,
20 Sep. 2025
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Bears quarterback Caleb Williams hit tight end Colston Loveland with a pass and the tight end barely evaded two Bengals defenders, who hit each other instead of Loveland.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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The Bills shut down Patrick Mahomes and evaded the Chiefs for the fifth straight time in the regular season to improve to a secure 6-2 mark.—
Torrey Hart,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Previous Japanese leaders have avoided discussing Taiwan in the context of a military response.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
12 Nov. 2025
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Margolick argues that Caesar avoided topical satire out of fear.—
David Denby,
New Yorker,
10 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Everyone danced and swayed, lazy smiles on their faces.—
David Amsden,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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After getting out of the car, Rias almost fell two times, failed to walk in a straight line and swayed with each step, the complaint said.—
Alec Johnson,
jsonline.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Shaken.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shaken. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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