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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
Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 3 Oct. 2025
The roar starts before the lights go down — a low, collective thunder that shakes the arena floor.
—Crystal Bell, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2025
Within moments, the rangy 29-year-old actor Harris Dickinson bounds down an exterior staircase and shakes my hand.
—Liam Hess, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2025
The godfather of modern West Indian fast bowling shakes his head slowly, having been reminded what happened the last time his once proud and near-invincible team played Test cricket.
—Paul Newman, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
The Cleveland Browns are turning to rookie quarterback Dillon Gabriel this week against the Minnesota Vikings in London, as head coach Kevin Stefanski shakes things up already at the position following a 1-3 start.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 1 Oct. 2025
Then shakes hands and calls for timeout.
—Joe Nguyen, Denver Post, 29 Sep. 2025
Advertisement The Alice in Borderland American ending, explained The series seems ready to fade into a happy ending, and then an earthquake shakes Arisu’s office building.
—Kayti Burt, Time, 26 Sep. 2025
In the video shot on Wednesday night, the president can be seen pointing a finger at his wife, who shakes her head in response, the Daily Beast said.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2025
Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Sep. 2025
Over the past decade, In-N-Out has phased out some artificial dyes, flavors and ingredients within its beverages, shakes and condiments.
—George A. Paul, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
Blend beet juice into smoothies or protein shakes.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 9 Sep. 2025
There are dessert items such as frozen custard, shakes, malts and other seasonal items.
—Cathy Kozlowicz, jsonline.com, 5 Sep. 2025
The business took off after expanding its product line into snacks including protein chips, pizza and shakes.
—Simone Melvin, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
This family-friendly restaurant south of Courthouse Plaza has something for everyone, from burgers and fish sandwiches to spirited shakes like the Oreo milkshake with Baileys Irish Cream.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 27 Aug. 2025
It’s known for quality fresh beef, hand-cut fries, and real ice cream shakes.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 5 Aug. 2025
Now, yogurt cups and protein shakes are also stealing the spotlight.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 2 Aug. 2025
Verb
The work captures life between Mount Vesuvius and the Gulf of Naples, where the ground shakes periodically and the fumaroles of the Phlegraean Fields taint the air.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 3 Oct. 2025
The roar starts before the lights go down — a low, collective thunder that shakes the arena floor.
—Crystal Bell, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2025
Within moments, the rangy 29-year-old actor Harris Dickinson bounds down an exterior staircase and shakes my hand.
—Liam Hess, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2025
The godfather of modern West Indian fast bowling shakes his head slowly, having been reminded what happened the last time his once proud and near-invincible team played Test cricket.
—Paul Newman, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
The Cleveland Browns are turning to rookie quarterback Dillon Gabriel this week against the Minnesota Vikings in London, as head coach Kevin Stefanski shakes things up already at the position following a 1-3 start.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 1 Oct. 2025
Then shakes hands and calls for timeout.
—Joe Nguyen, Denver Post, 29 Sep. 2025
Advertisement The Alice in Borderland American ending, explained The series seems ready to fade into a happy ending, and then an earthquake shakes Arisu’s office building.
—Kayti Burt, Time, 26 Sep. 2025
In the video shot on Wednesday night, the president can be seen pointing a finger at his wife, who shakes her head in response, the Daily Beast said.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2025
Noun
The dessert menu is also extensive, including cakes and shakes.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Sep. 2025
Over the past decade, In-N-Out has phased out some artificial dyes, flavors and ingredients within its beverages, shakes and condiments.
—George A. Paul, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
Blend beet juice into smoothies or protein shakes.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 9 Sep. 2025
There are dessert items such as frozen custard, shakes, malts and other seasonal items.
—Cathy Kozlowicz, jsonline.com, 5 Sep. 2025
The business took off after expanding its product line into snacks including protein chips, pizza and shakes.
—Simone Melvin, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
This family-friendly restaurant south of Courthouse Plaza has something for everyone, from burgers and fish sandwiches to spirited shakes like the Oreo milkshake with Baileys Irish Cream.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 27 Aug. 2025
It’s known for quality fresh beef, hand-cut fries, and real ice cream shakes.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 5 Aug. 2025
Now, yogurt cups and protein shakes are also stealing the spotlight.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 2 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shakes
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As long as Lagway avoids turnovers, the Gators will have a chance in the fourth quarter to steal a big SEC win.—
Matt Hayes,
USA TODAY,
3 Oct. 2025
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Supporting Jones with a stingy defense and a run-heavy offense that ensures balance and avoids placing too much pressure on the quarterback’s shoulders, Steichen has the Colts atop the AFC South standings with a 3-1 record.—
Mike Jones,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Hearing McCartney play Beatles classics, in particular, sends shivers down one’s spine.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
24 Sep. 2025
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National Hispanic Heritage Month falls at the perfect time for catching up on all the summer fantasy romance reads before Halloween swoops in to give us the shivers.—
Lia Amador,
PEOPLE,
20 Sep. 2025
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For now, love evades understanding—which means that finding someone will remain, much of the time, a pain in the ass.—
Faith Hill,
The Atlantic,
27 Sep. 2025
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Oh plays Eve, a deskbound MI-5 agent who longs to be a spy in the field, a dream that is soon realized when a mutual obsession develops between her and a sadistic, sociopathic assassin (Jodie Comer) who always evades capture.—
Vulture Editors,
Vulture,
24 Sep. 2025
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Williams also underwent blood tests and electrophysiological testing to measure the electrical activity of his nerves and muscles, as well as physical testing once a month.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Clear info calms the nerves and gets people ready to party.—
Elle Chan,
Rolling Stone,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Designer Joe Nahem of the esteemed firm Fox-Nahem was then brought in to merge the two spaces into one wildly creative space that vibrates with color, pattern, and texture.—
Mark David,
Robb Report,
1 Oct. 2025
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Each of the three biographies—any good biography—vibrates with the intensity of its author’s possession by their subject and the thrill of exhumation, if only metaphoric.—
Megan Marshall
September 25,
Literary Hub,
25 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Jones escapes Fernandez to receive a pass from Gravenberch, while the positioning of Wirtz and Szoboszlai keeps Cucurella and Caicedo from coming forward.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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When virtual particle pairs pop into existence at the edge of black holes, sometimes the black hole’s gravity grabs one partner while the other escapes.—
Dipangkar Dutta,
The Conversation,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The music of home often quivers with nostalgia.—
Justin Davidson,
Vulture,
22 Sep. 2025
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There’s a breathless mood in the air that quivers and quakes at the protests to come.—
Sara Stridsberg
September 15,
Literary Hub,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Shakes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shakes. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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