1
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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2
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
Rodger Dean Duncan,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
And Philip told me that someone shakes his hand.
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Literary Hub,
17 June 2026
Kyle Tucker shakes off a slump with a tying home run and a laser throw to the plate, starring on both sides as the Dodger Stadium crowd recovers from the Rays’ early surge.
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Liana Handler
follow,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
Root shakes his head watching the mayhem.
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Stephen Rodrick,
Rolling Stone,
16 June 2026
Rationality lurks in theology from the beginning, just as philosophy never shakes off its yearning for the metaphysical.
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Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
Athletes and older adults have long used smoothies and shakes blended with whey protein concentrate – a powdered byproduct of cheese-making – to build or maintain muscle.
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ABC News,
12 June 2026
Current specials include Salted Caramel, Blue Wave and Orange Dreamsicle shakes.
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Fielding Buck,
Oc Register,
11 June 2026
Available in three flavor profiles — Unflavored, Mango Mist and Lemon Frost — the dissolvable powder can be mixed in water, smoothies and shakes to deliver 20 grams of whey protein isolate.
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Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
9 June 2026
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
Robert Stehling of Charleston's Hominy Grill shared this recipe with us, which is only made better by a few shakes of Tabasco on top.
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Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
5 June 2026
That could be Emerald City fans — as several Seahawks games have registered such shakes as well.
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Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
19 May 2026
Verb
And the employee shakes their head and the manager feels really positive.
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Rodger Dean Duncan,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
And Philip told me that someone shakes his hand.
—
Literary Hub,
17 June 2026
Kyle Tucker shakes off a slump with a tying home run and a laser throw to the plate, starring on both sides as the Dodger Stadium crowd recovers from the Rays’ early surge.
—
Liana Handler
follow,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
Root shakes his head watching the mayhem.
—
Stephen Rodrick,
Rolling Stone,
16 June 2026
Rationality lurks in theology from the beginning, just as philosophy never shakes off its yearning for the metaphysical.
—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
Athletes and older adults have long used smoothies and shakes blended with whey protein concentrate – a powdered byproduct of cheese-making – to build or maintain muscle.
—
ABC News,
12 June 2026
Current specials include Salted Caramel, Blue Wave and Orange Dreamsicle shakes.
—
Fielding Buck,
Oc Register,
11 June 2026
Available in three flavor profiles — Unflavored, Mango Mist and Lemon Frost — the dissolvable powder can be mixed in water, smoothies and shakes to deliver 20 grams of whey protein isolate.
—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
9 June 2026
Noun
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
Robert Stehling of Charleston's Hominy Grill shared this recipe with us, which is only made better by a few shakes of Tabasco on top.
—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
5 June 2026
That could be Emerald City fans — as several Seahawks games have registered such shakes as well.
—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
19 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shakes
Verb
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The American flag has never been among those Davis shudders to make.
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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.
Verb
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Raj avoids exposing others to the flu and keeps his promise to do the job he is being paid to do.
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Paying upfront avoids interest charges and long-term financial commitments.
Noun
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Gives me the shivers every time.
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Economic shivers give both the fits, and a pressured consumer has both well in the red so far this year.
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.
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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.
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Panthalassa evades these regional regulatory and environmental obstacles by deploying autonomous computing nodes directly into deep water.
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And though bound together as one 10-county region, the Hudson Valley actively evades a uniform identity.
Noun
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Everything that keeps the testicle alive and functional runs through the spermatic cord — arteries, veins, nerves and lymphatics, bundled together along with the vas deferens.
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Magnesium helps your muscles and nerves calm down, and can also play a role in the development of melatonin.
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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.
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The household hums with collective energy and vibrates with handiwork, intention, love.
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This one remains scoreless after some early tension, and Austria escapes a close call.
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How to Get There Remote escapes, by definition, are hard to reach, but the Northern Neck is accessible from a few cities.
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“Shakes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shakes. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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