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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
Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 13 Mar. 2026
Warning shot Rick Jackson shakes hands with Georgia Republican Party Accounting Director Karen Hentschel after qualifying to run for governor at the State Capitol on Friday.
—Adam Beam, AJC.com, 10 Mar. 2026
With just burgers, fries, shakes, and drinks on the menu, everything is made fresh and sourced locally.
—Sari Hitchins, Parents, 8 Mar. 2026
All of the ice cream is made in-house, with rotating flavors alongside vanilla and chocolate, plus a long list of sundaes, malts and shakes.
—Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 6 Mar. 2026
That does a remarkable job at shooting steady, stabilized video, even as the phone itself shakes or rotates dramatically.
—Dominic Preston, The Verge, 4 Mar. 2026
Narendra Modi, India's prime minister, right, shakes hands with Mark Carney, Canada's prime minister, during a news conference at Hyderabad House in New Delhi, India, on Monday, March 2, 2026.
—Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 3 Mar. 2026
Texas starter Citlaly Gutierrez shakes it off and doesn't allow another hit, but the Cougars draw first blood.
—Thomas Jones, Austin American Statesman, 27 Feb. 2026
The shop also offers coffee drinks, milk shakes, banana pudding and ice cream cookie sandwiches.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
Angela Osorio, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2026
Roasted red peppers, juicy red tomatoes, shredded lettuce, paper-thin onions, olive oil, red wine vinegar and a few shakes of seasonings finished it off.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 10 Mar. 2026
The brand markets more than 20,000 drink combinations, including coffee drinks, shakes, teas, smoothies, infused sparkling waters and energy drinks.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 9 Mar. 2026
Protein Powder and Collagen Protein powder is a simple way to boost protein in smoothies and shakes.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 26 Feb. 2026
There's more to this alliance than a new flavor, though, because fans who attend Savannah Banana games this season will get a chance to score free shakes.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2026
The sleek control panel makes ice cream, shakes, smoothies, sorbet and gelato with the touch of a button.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2026
There's also plenty of custom woodwork in here, with cabinets finished with cedar shakes to echo the exterior, plus shelving and breakfast-bar-style seating for two.
—New Atlas, 16 Feb. 2026
Unless otherwise directed by a healthcare provider, use protein shakes as a supplement, not as a meal replacement.
—Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 9 Feb. 2026
Verb
Famously there is a leap day every four years—that shakes things up.
—Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 13 Mar. 2026
Warning shot Rick Jackson shakes hands with Georgia Republican Party Accounting Director Karen Hentschel after qualifying to run for governor at the State Capitol on Friday.
—Adam Beam, AJC.com, 10 Mar. 2026
With just burgers, fries, shakes, and drinks on the menu, everything is made fresh and sourced locally.
—Sari Hitchins, Parents, 8 Mar. 2026
All of the ice cream is made in-house, with rotating flavors alongside vanilla and chocolate, plus a long list of sundaes, malts and shakes.
—Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 6 Mar. 2026
That does a remarkable job at shooting steady, stabilized video, even as the phone itself shakes or rotates dramatically.
—Dominic Preston, The Verge, 4 Mar. 2026
Narendra Modi, India's prime minister, right, shakes hands with Mark Carney, Canada's prime minister, during a news conference at Hyderabad House in New Delhi, India, on Monday, March 2, 2026.
—Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 3 Mar. 2026
Texas starter Citlaly Gutierrez shakes it off and doesn't allow another hit, but the Cougars draw first blood.
—Thomas Jones, Austin American Statesman, 27 Feb. 2026
The shop also offers coffee drinks, milk shakes, banana pudding and ice cream cookie sandwiches.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
Noun
Opened in 2025, the modern Persian cafe serves barbari bread and lavash wrap sandwiches, tahini-date shakes and chai lattes, plus a full slate of events aimed at uplifting the local Persian community.
—Angela Osorio, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2026
Roasted red peppers, juicy red tomatoes, shredded lettuce, paper-thin onions, olive oil, red wine vinegar and a few shakes of seasonings finished it off.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 10 Mar. 2026
The brand markets more than 20,000 drink combinations, including coffee drinks, shakes, teas, smoothies, infused sparkling waters and energy drinks.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 9 Mar. 2026
Protein Powder and Collagen Protein powder is a simple way to boost protein in smoothies and shakes.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 26 Feb. 2026
There's more to this alliance than a new flavor, though, because fans who attend Savannah Banana games this season will get a chance to score free shakes.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2026
The sleek control panel makes ice cream, shakes, smoothies, sorbet and gelato with the touch of a button.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2026
There's also plenty of custom woodwork in here, with cabinets finished with cedar shakes to echo the exterior, plus shelving and breakfast-bar-style seating for two.
—New Atlas, 16 Feb. 2026
Unless otherwise directed by a healthcare provider, use protein shakes as a supplement, not as a meal replacement.
—Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 9 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shakes
Verb
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The mind shudders at the thought.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Jan. 2026
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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
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If an unexpected cost appears, slow down to compare options, then choose the path that keeps quality high and avoids future repairs.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
14 Mar. 2026
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Still, The Secret Agent avoids facile nihilism.—
Michael Snyder,
The Atlantic,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Algebra in between scenes… sends shivers down my spine!—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2026
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Their accounts gave me shivers of recognition—their experiences echoed my father’s stories.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 Feb. 2026
Verb
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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
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The video suddenly jerks away as the vehicle starts to move and shots can be heard.—
Nicole Sganga,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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But how does one set out to write a biography about the creation of an author who not only can’t be reached, but actively evades the spotlight?—
Costa Beavin Pappas,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Mar. 2026
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The result is contrasting, suited for a composition that evades singular meaning.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
27 Feb. 2026
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The hardest part can be fighting off nerves, but for Garbacz, perfection was the result and not the end goal.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Mar. 2026
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The disease affects nerves in the brain and spinal cord, robbing a person of their ability to walk, breathe and often speak.—
Juana Summers,
NPR,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Taken from a Kamikaze menu Garcia created for Huerta’s birthday, the tom yum aguachile vibrates with heat under a canopy of fresh tortilla chips shaped like half moons.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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There is a high whistling sound of wind rushing through the room, and the glass vibrates slightly.—
Sean Williams,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Feb. 2026
Verb
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These luxury Appalachian escapes pair low-impact lighting, stargazing, and mountain activities like horseback riding and hiking.—
Megan Eaves,
Outside,
16 Mar. 2026
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From luxury and adults-only escapes to ships packed with onboard adventures and kids’ clubs, there’s truly a cruise—and a cruise line—for everyone.—
Southern Living Editors,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Shakes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shakes. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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