SHAKES Synonyms: 124 Similar and Opposite Words

shakes 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of shake

as in shudders

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 avoids

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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shakes

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noun

plural of shake

as in shivers

a sense of panic or extreme nervousness I get the shakes every time I hear her voice

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Recent Examples of shakes

Verb

Dollar Tree quietly stocks shelf-stable protein shakes, protein bars and cheese sticks that can round out a breakfast or refuel a busy afternoon without straining a tight budget. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson july 16, Kansas City Star, 16 July 2026 Shelf-stable protein shakes worth stocking Shelf-stable protein shakes are one of the easiest ways to add protein to a busy day, and Dollar Tree carries a couple of options that don’t require refrigeration until opened. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson july 16, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026 There’s one scene where Claudia’s putting on lipstick and her hand shakes when Louis is talking. — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 14 July 2026 That’s it; however, Microsoft shakes things up a bit with lower-potency consumer varieties of each at lower prices. — Joe Osborne, PC Magazine, 9 July 2026 That is where high-protein snacks like cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, jerky, nuts and shakes come in. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson july 8, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 July 2026 Rescuers were able to insert tubes to provide water, hydration fluids, protein shakes and medicine to Gil. — Mery Mogollón, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026 Signing Carlson could mean Alexander Nikishin shakes loose, but that’s a more than worthy trade-off given the value Carlson still adds. — Dom Luszczyszyn, New York Times, 30 June 2026 The Korean switch-on diet combines low-carb meals, protein shakes, and intermittent fasting. — Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 29 June 2026

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Instead of shakes or bars, PureGenius sells small, juice-like protein shots designed for on-the-go use. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson july 10, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026 Customers can choose from seven beverage categories, including coffee, energy drinks, fizz sodas, teas, lemonades, smoothies and shakes. — Saleen Martin, USA Today, 10 July 2026 Federal officers stand over a man with a bloody shirt who is handcuffed face down, moaning in pain as his left foot shakes. — Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026 Dollar Tree carries a surprising lineup of protein-forward snacks, including shakes, jerky, nut blends, protein bars and ready-to-eat meal kits, that can quietly do a lot of nutritional work for a buck or two. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson july 8, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 July 2026 Top-selling items included protein shakes, trash bags and cat treats, according to Numerator, which looks at spending from more than 59,000 households. — Spencer Soper, Fortune, 27 June 2026 Despite the growth of bars, ready-to-drink shakes and high-protein foods, protein powder remains the dominant format in this category. — Jess Cording, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026 Thankfully, there are plenty of egg-free high-protein breakfast ideas, such as Greek yogurt bowls, protein shakes and smoothies, tofu scramble, or dishes containing skyr or cottage cheese. — Morgan Fargo, Vogue, 23 June 2026 Also on the menu is ice cream, sundaes, cookies a la mode, cookie sundaes, cookie ice cream sandwiches, shakes, and different seasonal creations throughout the year. — Pamela Brown, Hartford Courant, 19 June 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for shakes

Verb

The American flag has never been among those Davis shudders to make.

— Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 6 June 2026
Nothing much really happens in this movie after Philip’s initial arrest, but the world viscerally shudders under Lucy’s feet every time one of her husband’s alibis falls apart.

— David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 15 May 2026

Definition of shudders

Verb

This configuration avoids the internal current disruptions that can challenge tokamak designs, offering a distinct pathway to stable, long-term power plant operations.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 11 July 2026
Hiding workforce-scale spend in IT line items avoids the conversation; treating it as labor distorts it.

— Priya Sawant, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

Definition of avoids

Noun

This is sending shivers down the spines of regular Democrats, who now sheepishly admit the party has been turned over to the left-wing loons.

— Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 27 June 2026
The warning that exuberant investors might not be quite rational sent temporary shivers through global stock markets.

— Scott Horsley, NPR, 22 June 2026

Definition of shivers

Verb

In a viral video of the aftermath, the robot jerks back and forth to shake the glass off, showering yet more dangerous shards onto the sidewalk.

— Frank Landymore, Futurism, 26 Mar. 2026
Ross’s video does not show if the SUV made contact with him, as the camera angle jerks up to the sky.

— Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 12 Jan. 2026

Definition of jerks

Verb

This skin-crawling faux-documentary concerns a prolific New York serial killer who evades capture despite recording his brazen crimes.

— Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 7 July 2026
However, Noussair Mazraoui evades Casemiro’s challenge far too easily before Bilal El Khannouss releases Achraf Hakimi on the far side.

— Mark Carey, New York Times, 6 July 2026

Definition of evades

Noun

The company wanted drug-containing particles to remain evenly distributed throughout the implants so healing nerves would receive a consistent supply of regenerative compounds.

— Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 11 July 2026
If nerves pop up, breathe and make the stakes low enough to keep moving.

— Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 11 July 2026

Definition of nerves

Verb

Nevertheless, Bonnie’s doting parents hope that Lilypad will help Bonnie make friends, oblivious to how the gizmo — and soon, their daughter — vibrates with anxiety.

— Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2026
The household hums with collective energy and vibrates with handiwork, intention, love.

— Richard Brody, New Yorker, 12 June 2026

Definition of vibrates

Verb

Pinned beneath her rotting legs in his recliner chair, Loftis narrowly escapes by yanking its lever, catapulting the hag over his head.

— Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 15 July 2026
In the first five minutes, her Judith stabs a man at a party, escapes on skis and celebrates a job well done by bedding a besotted hottie.

— Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 14 July 2026