SHAKES Synonyms: 124 Similar and Opposite Words

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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

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 The Heat has been in a holding pattern of sorts the past two days, waiting to see if an appealing free agent takes a minimum deal or an appealing player under contract shakes free. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 3 July 2026 When Messi makes a run on goal, the roar shakes the ground beneath your feet. — Dominick Williams, Kansas City Star, 3 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 Huel offers nutritionally complete protein shakes as meal replacements. — Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 28 June 2026 The room shakes, and my mug falls to the ground. — Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 25 June 2026

Noun

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 Lunch and dinner staples include its customizable Whataburgers, Whatachick’n sandwiches, strips and nuggets, plus salads, shakes and desserts. — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 16 June 2026 There are also mini shakes at $2 and many items held over from Del Taco’s last version of its value menu, Del’s Real Deals, which was introduced in July 2024. — Fielding Buck, Oc Register, 11 June 2026 Liquid diets replace meals with shakes, soups, or beverages to sharply reduce calorie intake. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 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

That process also avoids the use of shielding gases in smelting, and Faulks says that for casting, Lola uses a shielding gas that isn’t environmentally damaging.

— Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 7 July 2026
When finance leaders think about excise tax, the conversation often starts and ends with the tax team being a cost center that files the returns, meets the deadlines and avoids penalties.

— Ryan Padget, Forbes.com, 7 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

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
If the armed forces are the instrument through which the president evades the Constitution, then the leaders of those armed forces must answer for their role.

— Jon Duffy, Mercury News, 25 June 2026

Definition of evades

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

In this year’s survey, more than 661,000 votes were cast—on city and island escapes, safari outfitters, airlines, and hotels around the world.

— Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026
California has laws in place regarding driving vehicles with load that escapes from it and what types of items can be carried and how.

— Paris Barraza, USA Today, 7 July 2026