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Recent Examples of shake out
Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 12 Dec. 2025
The Blue Jays, though, don't necessarily have to use Fairbanks as a closer if the market shakes out in their favor.
—Drew Vonscio, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2025
Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Sep. 2025
All-Terrain Testing My first run in the shoe was a short 5k shakeout on the roads around downtown Chamonix.
—Will Porter, Outside, 13 Sep. 2025
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Verb
But in rap, where what looks like friendship can shake out to be performative business synergy, Drake and Savage seem to genuinely and fiercely respect one another.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 12 Dec. 2025
The Blue Jays, though, don't necessarily have to use Fairbanks as a closer if the market shakes out in their favor.
—Drew Vonscio, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2025
Noun
But while fans eagerly await the leaderboard's final shakeout, one name has already slipped from contention: Robert MacIntyre.
—Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Sep. 2025
All-Terrain Testing My first run in the shoe was a short 5k shakeout on the roads around downtown Chamonix.
—Will Porter, Outside, 13 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shake out
Verb
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But the Red Sox destroyed and ended their relationship with their only true power hitter and proven winner for a player who, though an undeniably excellent addition, was here for 117 total games.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
12 Jan. 2026
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She's proved it many times, including as last year's Golden Globes host.—
Samantha Highfill,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The Dolphins fired coach Mike McDaniel in the latest NFL shake-up.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
9 Jan. 2026
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Continue reading … SURVIVING THE CUT – Despite another disastrous season and a head-coaching shake-up, the New York Giants are sticking with general manager Joe Schoen.—
Staff,
FOXNews.com,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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That's when Osubor noticed an orange fall out of Rockwell’s shopping bag as Rockwell headed toward his car in the parking lot.—
Juliet Pennington,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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Monk, who fell out of coach Doug Christie’s rotation recently, went 9 of 15 from the field and 7 of 9 from 3-point range.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
12 Jan. 2026
Noun
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While no report was available for October because of the federal government shutdown, the November data from the TWC suggests that ― after roaring for years ― Texas’ economic growth has slowed.—
Trevor Bach,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Jan. 2026
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Staffers, who say they have been reassigned to nearby stores during the shutdown and demolition, confirmed the closing.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
10 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Set to host the Olympic and Paralympic athletics, as well as the opening and closing ceremonies, the stadium is due to be built in the 158-acre Victoria Park, just north of central Brisbane.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
7 Jan. 2026
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His 2024 tape showed elite ball skills with fluid athleticism and explosive closing speed.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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No structural downsizing or abrupt changes are planned for Calik Denim.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
9 Jan. 2026
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Yet those football sackings ate up 28 per cent of last season’s wage bill savings, and came at a time when the club is still incurring the costs of its sizeable downsizing.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Shake out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shake%20out. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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