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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
Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Apr. 2026
Use protein powders in smoothies or shakes to help fill nutrient gaps.
—Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 9 Apr. 2026
One evening, Emma makes a dark confession that casts her in a completely different light; Charlie’s reaction, in turn, shakes her trust.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 8 Apr. 2026
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
Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Apr. 2026
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
Verb
Rx bars were fanned out on a silver platter, Lean Body shakes dotted the table, cups of Chobani were arranged in a pyramid.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Apr. 2026
Use protein powders in smoothies or shakes to help fill nutrient gaps.
—Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 9 Apr. 2026
One evening, Emma makes a dark confession that casts her in a completely different light; Charlie’s reaction, in turn, shakes her trust.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 8 Apr. 2026
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
Noun
Sometimes that’s in the form of shakes, steaks, chicken, or fish.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Apr. 2026
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
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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Rather than intervene on the distressed woman’s behalf, everyone else avoids eye contact, keeping their faces glued to their phones — including our ashamed hero, who’s about to get a call that will put him face to face with the possibility of fatherhood himself.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
8 Apr. 2026
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OpenAI’s paper conspicuously avoids specifying a corporate tax rate, a diplomatic omission that suggests the company knows where the political land mines are buried.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
7 Apr. 2026
Noun
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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
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And some shivers, because that title isn’t a misdirect.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
27 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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An abduction sequence ties the audience’s nerves in knots with cinematographer Isaac Bauman’s athletic tracking shot loping up the stairs to Margot’s apartment accompanied by Gavin Brivik’s pulse-hammering score.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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But those pre-release nerves were all for naught, and the album is already sure to create a distinct before and after period in her professional life.—
Nicole Fell,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Apr. 2026
Verb
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This element is special as its nucleus vibrates at a very low energy level.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Apr. 2026
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Basically, how fast a sound source vibrates.—
Laura Kiniry,
Popular Science,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
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South Korea has seen other high-profile zoo escapes in recent years, including a zebra that was found wandering the streets of Seoul for several hours in 2023 before being caught.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
10 Apr. 2026
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Abdul escapes with the help of a motorcycle gang.—
Oline H. Cogdill,
Sun Sentinel,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Shakes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shakes. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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