SHAKEOUTS Synonyms: 21 Similar and Opposite Words

shakeouts

noun

plural of shakeout

as in shake-ups

Related Words

Relevance

Dissimilar Words

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for shakeouts

Noun

The latest closure also sparked discussion among drivers familiar with the route, many of whom said the Gaviota rest areas have become known for frequent shutdowns.

— Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026
Some of the outages were shutdowns to prevent extended outages.

— Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 4 July 2026

Definition of shutdowns

Noun

De Hooch’s picture is a puzzle box—an ingenious construction of openings and closings, insides and outsides, revelation and concealment.

— Susan Tallman, The Atlantic, 11 July 2026
The Chicago market has seen dozens of closings and consolidations in recent years, including Metropolitan Brewing, one of the city’s oldest craft breweries, which filed for bankruptcy and closed in 2023.

— Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026

Definition of closings

Noun

The Justice Department did not respond to questions about the firings.

— Mica Rosenberg, ProPublica, 6 July 2026
Such blindsiding firings aren't limited to struggling employees; experienced professionals and executives are also abruptly dismissed due to shifting business priorities, restructuring, or leadership changes.

— Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026

Definition of firings

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Browse Nearby Words

shakeout

shakeouts

shakes

See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

Style

“Shakeouts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shakeouts. Accessed 14 Jul. 2026.

Copy Citation

Synonyms of shakeouts

noun

Example Sentences

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

yaw

Popular in Grammar & Usage

Is that lie 'bald-faced' or 'bold-faced'?

'A' or 'an'? What about before 'h'? An Indefinite Article Guide

Why is '-ed' sometimes pronounced at the end of a word?

Commonly Misspelled Words

How to Use Em Dashes (—), En Dashes (–) , and Hyphens (-)

Popular in Wordplay

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

The Longest Long Words List

One-Word Oxymorons: Bittersweet, Spendthrift, and More

Ten Words Ending with a Silent ‘T’

The Words of the Week - Jul 10

Popular

Is that lie 'bald-faced' or 'bold-faced'?

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

The Longest Long Words List

Games & Quizzes