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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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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
Skye Sherman, Southern Living, 10 Nov. 2025
Advertisement Back at the bookstore, the hilarity gives way to a confrontation that shakes Lee to his core.
—Judy Berman, Time, 5 Nov. 2025
Let this moon illuminate your next step, and then take it, even if your voice shakes.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 2 Nov. 2025
The brand’s vegan protein shakes have a coconut-milk base and come in 20-gram, 26-gram, and 32-gram varieties, but the 20-gram seems to be the easiest to find.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Oct. 2025
Occasional use of those protein powders isn’t as concerning as a person making protein shakes three times a day.
—Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2025
Today, Braum’s sells hamburgers, sundaes, banana splits, malts, shakes.
—Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 2025
The video, posted by fashion designer Sheel Yerneni (@artzysheel), shows her intern wearing a skincare sheet face mask with her eyes closed, seemingly unfazed, as the plane shakes during turbulence.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
Protein shakes are good for refueling after a workout, as the protein is easily digestible.
—Jessica Swirble, Verywell Health, 22 Oct. 2025
NPR, 4 Nov. 2025
That said, no one was raving about these shakes, either.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Oct. 2025
Godolkin’s actual body is only able to eat applesauce, which makes sense in light of its condition, but Cipher drinks those shakes.
—Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 24 Oct. 2025
For even more discounts, customers can keep an eye on the Shake Shack app for other deals, like $1 sodas, $3 fries and $5 shakes.
—Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2025
In a new Consumer Reports (CR) investigation, a team of researchers tested 23 protein powders and ready-to-drink shakes from popular brands, finding that heavy metal contamination is more common than traditionally thought, flagging new concerns about how healthy these health products actually are.
—New Atlas, 22 Oct. 2025
Shared Safety Considerations Protein bars and shakes are regulated as dietary supplements.
—Jessica Swirble, Verywell Health, 22 Oct. 2025
In the video, the animals can be seen ransacking the establishment to satisfy their cravings, snacking on protein shakes, coffee and supplements.
—Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 18 Oct. 2025
The investigation included both ready-to-drink shakes and powders intended for blending into smoothies.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2025
Verb
Where to Eat Breakfast Coffee lovers will want to fuel up for a day exploring Coconut Creek at Cali Coffee, a South Florida drive-thru coffee chain known for its frozen drinks, refreshers, shakes, and more.
—Skye Sherman, Southern Living, 10 Nov. 2025
Advertisement Back at the bookstore, the hilarity gives way to a confrontation that shakes Lee to his core.
—Judy Berman, Time, 5 Nov. 2025
Let this moon illuminate your next step, and then take it, even if your voice shakes.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 2 Nov. 2025
The brand’s vegan protein shakes have a coconut-milk base and come in 20-gram, 26-gram, and 32-gram varieties, but the 20-gram seems to be the easiest to find.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Oct. 2025
Occasional use of those protein powders isn’t as concerning as a person making protein shakes three times a day.
—Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2025
Today, Braum’s sells hamburgers, sundaes, banana splits, malts, shakes.
—Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 2025
The video, posted by fashion designer Sheel Yerneni (@artzysheel), shows her intern wearing a skincare sheet face mask with her eyes closed, seemingly unfazed, as the plane shakes during turbulence.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
Protein shakes are good for refueling after a workout, as the protein is easily digestible.
—Jessica Swirble, Verywell Health, 22 Oct. 2025
Noun
That same month, frozen shakes sold to nursing homes and long-term care facilities were recalled in connection with a listeria outbreak dating back to 2018.
—NPR, 4 Nov. 2025
That said, no one was raving about these shakes, either.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Oct. 2025
Godolkin’s actual body is only able to eat applesauce, which makes sense in light of its condition, but Cipher drinks those shakes.
—Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 24 Oct. 2025
For even more discounts, customers can keep an eye on the Shake Shack app for other deals, like $1 sodas, $3 fries and $5 shakes.
—Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2025
In a new Consumer Reports (CR) investigation, a team of researchers tested 23 protein powders and ready-to-drink shakes from popular brands, finding that heavy metal contamination is more common than traditionally thought, flagging new concerns about how healthy these health products actually are.
—New Atlas, 22 Oct. 2025
Shared Safety Considerations Protein bars and shakes are regulated as dietary supplements.
—Jessica Swirble, Verywell Health, 22 Oct. 2025
In the video, the animals can be seen ransacking the establishment to satisfy their cravings, snacking on protein shakes, coffee and supplements.
—Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 18 Oct. 2025
The investigation included both ready-to-drink shakes and powders intended for blending into smoothies.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shakes
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So one shudders to think what might happen when the Dolphins now face a murderer’s row of elite running backs and mobile quarterbacks.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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For gardeners in warmer areas, fall planting avoids the stress of a hot summer without adequate root systems.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Nov. 2025
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Axiom strictly avoids heavy chemical use as the necessary means to its end goal.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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And at the same time, while the East shivers, much of the West will bask under unusually mild to even warm weather.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
4 Nov. 2025
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That’s partly why the Atlas launch sent shivers through Silicon Valley.—
The AI Insider,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Paul goes to shake her hand but jerks it back, then gives her a left-handed handshake.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In it, his character evades deadly hunters by jumping out a hotel window and then rappelling down the side of a building while wearing barely a stitch.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
6 Nov. 2025
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The rest of the song fails to answer these questions and evades reference to anything else internet-y, focusing instead on litigating receipts and affairs.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The disease damages the protective covering around nerves in the central nervous system, leading to symptoms like muscle weakness, numbness, vision changes and mobility issues.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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This can result in damage to the spinal cord and nerves.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Nov. 2025
Verb
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This includes the addition of a thin, flat membrane called a diaphragm that vibrates and amplifies sound.—
Joshua Hutcheson,
The Conversation,
16 Oct. 2025
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This whole fictional world vibrates on Robinson’s bizarre frequency, which means Ron may just be onto something.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
9 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The fabric is light enough to layer on travel days yet cozy enough for chilly winter escapes, and the vibrant color options, like royal blue and mandarin orange, add a cheerful twist to the traditional knit.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Nov. 2025
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What was once a place for summer escapes is quickly turning into a year-round destination for wealthy international buyers, many of whom are trading in London, Stockholm, or Frankfurt for the island’s slower pace of life.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Shakes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shakes. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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