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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
Richard Brody, New Yorker, 12 June 2026
Jalen Brunson shakes free of a couple of defenders, including the Spurs' Victor Wembanyama, the league's Defensive Player of the Year, and catches the inbounds pass near midcourt.
—ABC News, 11 June 2026
Current specials include Salted Caramel, Blue Wave and Orange Dreamsicle shakes.
—Fielding Buck, Oc Register, 11 June 2026
Out in the high desert near Cabazon, my favorite stops are Hadley’s Fruit Orchards, home of the famous Hadley date shakes, and the whimsically Cabazon Dinosaur sculptors.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 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
Beside her, the dog shakes itself, droplets flying from it, then fixes her with an appraising gaze.
—Maggie O’Farrell, Literary Hub, 2 June 2026
The Moon, planet of our emotions, lifts your 10th House of Career, while innovative Uranus shakes your 4th House of Home and Family.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 30 May 2026
In hours of underwater video footage from a New York aquarium, a beluga whale named Natasha stretches her neck, pirouettes, nods, and shakes her head in front of a two-way mirror.
—Federica Sgorbissa, ArsTechnica, 24 May 2026
Pamela Brown, Hartford Courant, 19 June 2026
Now it’s found in a wide range of foods including shakes, bars, snacks, coffee, cereal, and dairy.
—Louis Biscotti, Forbes.com, 18 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
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
Verb
This majestic sequence delivers a lifetime’s outpouring of love’s inadequacies and frustrations, of grief and regret, of gratitude along with candid acceptance of loss, and of self-questioning that never shakes the foundations of the family—her ferocious commitment to the children.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 12 June 2026
Jalen Brunson shakes free of a couple of defenders, including the Spurs' Victor Wembanyama, the league's Defensive Player of the Year, and catches the inbounds pass near midcourt.
—ABC News, 11 June 2026
Current specials include Salted Caramel, Blue Wave and Orange Dreamsicle shakes.
—Fielding Buck, Oc Register, 11 June 2026
Out in the high desert near Cabazon, my favorite stops are Hadley’s Fruit Orchards, home of the famous Hadley date shakes, and the whimsically Cabazon Dinosaur sculptors.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 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
Beside her, the dog shakes itself, droplets flying from it, then fixes her with an appraising gaze.
—Maggie O’Farrell, Literary Hub, 2 June 2026
The Moon, planet of our emotions, lifts your 10th House of Career, while innovative Uranus shakes your 4th House of Home and Family.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 30 May 2026
In hours of underwater video footage from a New York aquarium, a beluga whale named Natasha stretches her neck, pirouettes, nods, and shakes her head in front of a two-way mirror.
—Federica Sgorbissa, ArsTechnica, 24 May 2026
Noun
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
Now it’s found in a wide range of foods including shakes, bars, snacks, coffee, cereal, and dairy.
—Louis Biscotti, Forbes.com, 18 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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shakes
Verb
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The American flag has never been among those Davis shudders to make.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
6 June 2026
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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.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
15 May 2026
Verb
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The goal is to deliver a form-fit-function replacement that avoids expensive system-level changes, which can require extensive certification and shipyard time across fleets.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
19 June 2026
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The jazz portion of the mural reflects the district’s most recognizable legacy but avoids relying solely on the figures most commonly associated with Kansas City music history.—
J.M. Banks
June 18,
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2026
Noun
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Gives me the shivers every time.—
Zach Dean OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
8 June 2026
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Economic shivers give both the fits, and a pressured consumer has both well in the red so far this year.—
Brett Owens,
Forbes.com,
23 May 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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And though bound together as one 10-county region, the Hudson Valley actively evades a uniform identity.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 June 2026
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In March, the French navy seized an oil tanker in the Mediterranean that Macron said belonged to Russia’s shadow fleet, which comprises several hundred tankers through which Russia evades sanctions.—
Joseph Ataman,
CNN Money,
1 June 2026
Noun
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Aguirre hoped his team would shake off nerves following the emotional opener at Azteca Stadium and show more bite in its second game against South Korea, but his team didn’t have much power behind its attack during the game’s first 45 minutes.—
Eduard Cauich,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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Luckily, a couple Nightcaps veterans calmed my nerves.—
Zach Dean OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
Verb
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The household hums with collective energy and vibrates with handiwork, intention, love.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
12 June 2026
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Think speakers are a simple paper cone that vibrates to translate electrical signals into sound?—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
8 June 2026
Verb
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Budget retreats run roughly $1,000 to $2,000 for a week-long stay, mid-range options land between $3,000 and $6,000, and luxury escapes start around $7,000 and climb from there.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
15 June 2026
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Until that relationship changes, no amount of vacation time, wellness apps or weekend escapes will create lasting relief.—
ByBryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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“Shakes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shakes. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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