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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
Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 2 Apr. 2026
In the process, the capsule shakes pretty aggressively.
—Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
In a few years, the Iran war could be as unpopular on the Right as the Iraq War is today, especially if American casualties climb higher and an energy shock shakes the economy.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 30 Mar. 2026
From Monday to Friday, the reception area will serve as a nutrition center for athletes, offering smoothies, protein shakes, granola and anything else an athlete could need.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 28 Mar. 2026
The company, founded in 1980, is best known for its meal replacements, protein shakes, nutritional teas and vitamins.
—Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 26 Mar. 2026
If these two positions firmed up Disney’s stance on generative AI, Sora’s brutal shuttering shakes the ground beneath the Mouse House’s feet.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 25 Mar. 2026
Bowls are no more than $14, salads and sandwiches are around $11 to $12, breakfast is no more than $10 and shakes and parfaits around $8.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Mar. 2026
The batter, however, bravely shakes it off and proceeds to first base.
—Michel A. Ibrahim, Baltimore Sun, 22 Mar. 2026
Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
For his first two seasons, Buzelis worked with the team medical staff to sneak extra calories into his day through shakes and protein bars and prolific, purposeful snacking.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
Knaus Berry Farm is visited by thousands of people each season, who stand in long lines for the finger-sticking cinnamon rolls, homemade pies and jams or the strawberry shakes, made from the strawberries grown in fields behind the market.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2026
The Original Chop Shop sells all-day breakfast, smoothie bowls, yogurt parfaits, protein shakes, salad, sandwiches and bowls.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Mar. 2026
Huel sells a range of protein shakes and drinks fortified with nutrients.
—Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 23 Mar. 2026
Her small shakes of her head are barely perceptible in her disdain.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 20 Mar. 2026
The burgers and the yummy shakes and vintage drinks.
—Molly Guthrey, Twin Cities, 15 Mar. 2026
In addition to the famous hamburger steak sandwich, Char-Grill serves round burgers and cheeseburgers, hot dogs, fries, shakes, and other seasonal menu items.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2026
Verb
Hayden, working the grill behind her husband, laughs and shakes her head with a slight eye roll the way only a loving wife can.
—Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 2 Apr. 2026
In the process, the capsule shakes pretty aggressively.
—Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
In a few years, the Iran war could be as unpopular on the Right as the Iraq War is today, especially if American casualties climb higher and an energy shock shakes the economy.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 30 Mar. 2026
From Monday to Friday, the reception area will serve as a nutrition center for athletes, offering smoothies, protein shakes, granola and anything else an athlete could need.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 28 Mar. 2026
The company, founded in 1980, is best known for its meal replacements, protein shakes, nutritional teas and vitamins.
—Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 26 Mar. 2026
If these two positions firmed up Disney’s stance on generative AI, Sora’s brutal shuttering shakes the ground beneath the Mouse House’s feet.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 25 Mar. 2026
Bowls are no more than $14, salads and sandwiches are around $11 to $12, breakfast is no more than $10 and shakes and parfaits around $8.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Mar. 2026
The batter, however, bravely shakes it off and proceeds to first base.
—Michel A. Ibrahim, Baltimore Sun, 22 Mar. 2026
Noun
One couple told authorities that they had each been promised $300 per month to sign up for hospice care despite not being terminally ill and reported receiving unnecessary items such as nutritional shakes, non-prescription vitamins, and wheelchairs.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
For his first two seasons, Buzelis worked with the team medical staff to sneak extra calories into his day through shakes and protein bars and prolific, purposeful snacking.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
Knaus Berry Farm is visited by thousands of people each season, who stand in long lines for the finger-sticking cinnamon rolls, homemade pies and jams or the strawberry shakes, made from the strawberries grown in fields behind the market.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2026
The Original Chop Shop sells all-day breakfast, smoothie bowls, yogurt parfaits, protein shakes, salad, sandwiches and bowls.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Mar. 2026
Huel sells a range of protein shakes and drinks fortified with nutrients.
—Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 23 Mar. 2026
Her small shakes of her head are barely perceptible in her disdain.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 20 Mar. 2026
The burgers and the yummy shakes and vintage drinks.
—Molly Guthrey, Twin Cities, 15 Mar. 2026
In addition to the famous hamburger steak sandwich, Char-Grill serves round burgers and cheeseburgers, hot dogs, fries, shakes, and other seasonal menu items.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 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
Verb
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The process avoids the long turnaround times seen in conventional microbiological analysis.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Apr. 2026
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While the family largely avoids the spotlight, Sam’s daughter, Alice Walton, and two of his son Jim’s children, Tom and Steuart Walton, remain active and public-facing in Arkansas.—
Jessica Mathews,
Fortune,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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And some shivers, because that title isn’t a misdirect.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
27 Mar. 2026
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Loznitsa’s methods are grim and exacting, but the effect is never monotonous; there are shivers of Hitchcockian suspense, plus a whispery cackle of satire that veers toward the Kafkaesque.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
20 Mar. 2026
Verb
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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
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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
Verb
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But even if Booker’s appearance evades the FCC’s scrutiny, the commission is closely watching TV talk programs, with The View in particular a subject of interest.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Mar. 2026
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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
Noun
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The nerves were there, but so was the excitement.—
Kalen Lumpkins,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
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In the fullness of time, Nancy had a Nest camera installed—one of those all-seeing eyes meant to guard the property and calm anxious nerves and provide real safety from intrusion.—
Vinson Cunningham,
New Yorker,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Basically, how fast a sound source vibrates.—
Laura Kiniry,
Popular Science,
25 Mar. 2026
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There's real grit underneath the shag haircut and thigh-high boots, though; see the discotheque scene, where her entire body vibrates with a desperate mix of hope, terror, and determination.—
Darren Franich,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Her grim discovery ensures Toya will meet the same fate, and in the last episode, as the murderer escapes through the window, Hole discovers the killer’s final victim in the bathroom, tied by her neck to the shower.—
K.J. Yossman,
Variety,
27 Mar. 2026
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At the best Iceland Airbnbs, nature is the number one amenity, but city escapes offer plenty of perks too.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Shakes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shakes. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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