shakeouts

plural of shakeout

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shakeouts
Noun
  • The totals may in some cases be adjusted down during the year due to reporting revisions by NIFC, and some dates are missing due to government shutdowns and report anomalies.
    Matt Stiles, CNN Money, 30 June 2026
  • New York authorities will shut down West 31st Street between Seventh and Eighth Avenues all day on July 3 — less restrictive than the shutdowns for the NBA Finals, which the New York Knicks won earlier this month.
    Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 30 June 2026
Noun
  • But such closings are sure to face heavy community opposition.
    U T Editorial Board, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 July 2026
  • Local services and programs affected by the weather included some office closings and even limitations on waterpark hours.
    Paula Wethington, CBS News, 1 July 2026
Noun
  • Francisco Lindor had been through managerial firings before with the New York Mets.
    Brendan Kuty, New York Times, 27 June 2026
  • What is particularly concerning about these firings is the effect the dismissals will have on the officer ranks.
    William H. McRaven, The Atlantic, 25 June 2026
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“Shakeouts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shakeouts. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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