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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 war that has killed thousands of people and shaken global markets entered its seventh week.
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ABC News, 12 Apr. 2026
The United States and Iran began negotiations Saturday in Pakistan, days after a fragile, two-week ceasefire was announced, as the war that has killed thousands of people and shaken global markets entered its seventh week.
—Munir Ahmed, Fortune, 11 Apr. 2026
But school leaders in Sonoma County said the crash has shaken their communities.
—Aidin Vaziri, San Francisco Chronicle, 11 Apr. 2026
As members of the Howard County community, we are deeply shaken.
—Jim Cook, Baltimore Sun, 9 Apr. 2026
He was visibly shaken when he was hoisted to the roadside.
—Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026
Türkiye seems to be positioning itself to benefit from a war that has shaken confidence in the Gulf as a haven for business.
—Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 8 Apr. 2026
Reaching a permanent deal will be key to ending a war that’s shaken the Middle East and global energy markets.
—Jon Gambrell, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
The roughly 600-resident island community is shaken.
—Francie Ebert, NBC news, 3 Apr. 2026
ABC News, 12 Apr. 2026
The United States and Iran began negotiations Saturday in Pakistan, days after a fragile, two-week ceasefire was announced, as the war that has killed thousands of people and shaken global markets entered its seventh week.
—Munir Ahmed, Fortune, 11 Apr. 2026
But school leaders in Sonoma County said the crash has shaken their communities.
—Aidin Vaziri, San Francisco Chronicle, 11 Apr. 2026
As members of the Howard County community, we are deeply shaken.
—Jim Cook, Baltimore Sun, 9 Apr. 2026
He was visibly shaken when he was hoisted to the roadside.
—Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026
Türkiye seems to be positioning itself to benefit from a war that has shaken confidence in the Gulf as a haven for business.
—Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 8 Apr. 2026
Reaching a permanent deal will be key to ending a war that’s shaken the Middle East and global energy markets.
—Jon Gambrell, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
The roughly 600-resident island community is shaken.
—Francie Ebert, NBC news, 3 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shaken
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At least the elevator still creaked and shuddered, as in the old days, finally trembling open on the eighth floor.—
Rick Bragg,
Southern Living,
15 Mar. 2026
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Later, when Tristan gently put his hand on Marke’s shoulder, the king shuddered.—
Scott Cantrell,
Dallas Morning News,
3 Mar. 2026
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Along the coast, exposure to saltwater accelerated corrosion and fuel escaped from the rusty gas tanks and leaky pipes into the groundwater.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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The trooper just barely escaped being hit, documents show.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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We are jerked between past and present as his backstory gets filled in, one jogged memory at a time.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
13 Mar. 2026
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Aisha jerked and opened her eyes.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Jan. 2026
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Redick said watching McIlroy this time around, compared to his first Masters victory last year after the championship had evaded him time and again, was a different experience.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
13 Apr. 2026
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The suspect had evaded law enforcement for more than an hour, at times stopping, after deputies from the Jurupa Valley station tried to make a traffic stop, according to the Sheriff’s Department .—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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The deficit Gloria had to close increased from $118 million to $146 million this spring because of some new spending that couldn’t be avoided, aides to the mayor said.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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While the broad outlines are fairly clear, dogma should be avoided when dealing with the various types of gladiators.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Apr. 2026
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But Joy isn’t swayed by his appeal.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Vulture,
2 Apr. 2026
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Steinbrenner made clear that the Yankees would stay in New York and not be swayed with a shiny new stadium in the Meadowlands where the NFL’s New York Giants and New York Jets would go on to play.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Shaken.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shaken. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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