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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
Betty Lin-Fisher, USA Today, 8 May 2026
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi (right) shakes hands with visiting Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi in Beijing, China, May 6, 2026.
—May 6, CBS News, 6 May 2026
Protein shakes and smoothies vary in several ways, including nutrient composition, ingredients, flavor, and texture.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 5 May 2026
As the cave shakes and thunders, the scene gets more ominous.
—Megan Dubois, Southern Living, 4 May 2026
Be loud about your dreams even when your voice shakes.
—Angeline Jane Bernabe, ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026
That Monday afternoon, Rivano Amelo, a student worker at the Statesmen Market, was restocking the vanilla protein shakes.
—Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
Pilates shakes, left its mark on gym fits and everyday fashion, and even inspired a popular Spotify playlist.
—Julia Landwehr, Health, 27 Apr. 2026
Russian President Vladimir Putin shakes hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping during a reception, held on Victory Day marking the 80th anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany in World War Two, at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, May 9, 2025.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 15 Apr. 2026
Deborah Laverty, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
Convenient protein-rich options like beef sticks, egg bites, chicken bites, and ready-to-drink shakes are also being heavily marketed to consumers trying to maintain muscle mass while losing weight.
—Leeann Weintraub, Daily News, 14 May 2026
As is obvious from packaging for everything from nutritional shakes all the way to children’s cereals and everyday snacks, today’s health-aware consumers view protein as not just a supplement but as a vital part of longevity, cognitive function, and immune support.
—K.h. Koehler, USA Today, 8 May 2026
Adding antioxidant-rich foods such as berries, leafy greens, seeds, and nuts can enhance the benefits of protein shakes and smoothies.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 5 May 2026
Their menu features everything from cups and cones to shakes and sundaes.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 2 May 2026
Unfortunately, many premade and made-to-order smoothies and protein shakes contain a lot of calories and sugar.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 30 Apr. 2026
The menu includes shakes, like a Strawberry Shortcake Krunch, as well as boba refreshers and iced coffees.
—Dee-Ann Durbin, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Bring cash for soft-serve cones, shakes, sundaes, or slushies.
—Sarah Miller, Midwest Living, 29 Apr. 2026
Verb
Her daytime meals are pretty consistent and include yogurts, protein bars, protein shakes and protein pasta.
—Betty Lin-Fisher, USA Today, 8 May 2026
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi (right) shakes hands with visiting Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi in Beijing, China, May 6, 2026.
—May 6, CBS News, 6 May 2026
Protein shakes and smoothies vary in several ways, including nutrient composition, ingredients, flavor, and texture.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 5 May 2026
As the cave shakes and thunders, the scene gets more ominous.
—Megan Dubois, Southern Living, 4 May 2026
Be loud about your dreams even when your voice shakes.
—Angeline Jane Bernabe, ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026
That Monday afternoon, Rivano Amelo, a student worker at the Statesmen Market, was restocking the vanilla protein shakes.
—Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
Pilates shakes, left its mark on gym fits and everyday fashion, and even inspired a popular Spotify playlist.
—Julia Landwehr, Health, 27 Apr. 2026
Russian President Vladimir Putin shakes hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping during a reception, held on Victory Day marking the 80th anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany in World War Two, at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, May 9, 2025.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 15 Apr. 2026
Noun
Other drinks served include teas, energy drinks, matchas, lemonade, shakes, sodas and smoothies.
—Deborah Laverty, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
Convenient protein-rich options like beef sticks, egg bites, chicken bites, and ready-to-drink shakes are also being heavily marketed to consumers trying to maintain muscle mass while losing weight.
—Leeann Weintraub, Daily News, 14 May 2026
As is obvious from packaging for everything from nutritional shakes all the way to children’s cereals and everyday snacks, today’s health-aware consumers view protein as not just a supplement but as a vital part of longevity, cognitive function, and immune support.
—K.h. Koehler, USA Today, 8 May 2026
Adding antioxidant-rich foods such as berries, leafy greens, seeds, and nuts can enhance the benefits of protein shakes and smoothies.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 5 May 2026
Their menu features everything from cups and cones to shakes and sundaes.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 2 May 2026
Unfortunately, many premade and made-to-order smoothies and protein shakes contain a lot of calories and sugar.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 30 Apr. 2026
The menu includes shakes, like a Strawberry Shortcake Krunch, as well as boba refreshers and iced coffees.
—Dee-Ann Durbin, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Bring cash for soft-serve cones, shakes, sundaes, or slushies.
—Sarah Miller, Midwest Living, 29 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shakes
Verb
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Hotels used in talks last week have already asked patrons leave as the country shudders into another quasi-lockdown.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
19 Apr. 2026
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Everytime one goes by, the car shudders.—
Leon Hale,
Houston Chronicle,
3 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Too often, political coverage avoids difficult questions entirely or allows politicians to speak in vague generalities without scrutiny.—
Letters to the Editor,
Oc Register,
15 May 2026
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This is fast to build, easy to demo and avoids the genuinely hard work of designing the conversation.—
Pete Hanlon,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
Noun
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For anyone with even a mild rodent aversion, that can trigger shivers of disgust.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
8 May 2026
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Miller wrote the play long before the rise of artificial intelligence sent shivers through the American workforce.—
Chris Jones,
New York Daily News,
10 Apr. 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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At one point, Griffin appears to lunge at Manetta, who evades him by ducking behind a column on the platform.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
1 May 2026
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Mr Cobra evades most classification from there, blending free jazz, musique concrète, ’00s pop, house, industrial techno, and air horns, interlaced with dialogue snipped from Korean folk operas and experimental films.—
Hattie Lindert,
Pitchfork,
17 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Exposing the dental pulp and cleaning out the cavity’s contents also would have deadened the nerves and blood vessels there, leading to pain relief, Zubova said.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
13 May 2026
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Yields fell across durations on Wednesday morning as nerves calmed, but narrowed on reports Starmer’s leadership rival Wes Streeting is preparing to resign as health secretary.—
Elsa Ohlen,Joseph Wilkins,Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
13 May 2026
Verb
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Every night the Dallas Stars host playoff games, the area in and around the American Airlines Center vibrates with activity, commerce and life.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Apr. 2026
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Inside, standing 43 inches tall, a silver speaker from Takahiro Miyashita’s brand TheSoloist vibrates high fidelity through the showroom.—
Samantha Lee
Connect
April 17,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Yet no historian ever escapes that burden.—
Jill Lepore,
New Yorker,
12 May 2026
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The dress—a projection of collective hallucination—escapes, whereas a girl is left to die; the one girl who preferred poetry to dresses.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 May 2026
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