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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
Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 30 May 2026
The ones that are accepted are run through a machine that shakes the envelopes — this makes the ballot sink to the bottom of the envelope — and slices them open.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 28 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
In militaristic sync as they pound treadmills, down protein shakes and take steroid injections in the buttocks, a gymnasium full of lavishly buff (even 24-packed, to quote a droll visual gag) gay men blankly sing the praises of the body-beautiful lifestyle to a pounding EDM beat.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 23 May 2026
Root shakes his head in something approaching disbelief.
—James Wallace, New York Times, 22 May 2026
Protein shakes, protein chips, protein coffee, protein ice cream.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 22 May 2026
Protein shakes are a quick and easy way to boost your protein intake.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 21 May 2026
Her daytime meals are pretty consistent and include yogurts, protein bars, protein shakes and protein pasta.
—Betty Lin-Fisher, USA Today, 8 May 2026
Dominic Patten, Deadline, 19 May 2026
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
Verb
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
The ones that are accepted are run through a machine that shakes the envelopes — this makes the ballot sink to the bottom of the envelope — and slices them open.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 28 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
In militaristic sync as they pound treadmills, down protein shakes and take steroid injections in the buttocks, a gymnasium full of lavishly buff (even 24-packed, to quote a droll visual gag) gay men blankly sing the praises of the body-beautiful lifestyle to a pounding EDM beat.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 23 May 2026
Root shakes his head in something approaching disbelief.
—James Wallace, New York Times, 22 May 2026
Protein shakes, protein chips, protein coffee, protein ice cream.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 22 May 2026
Protein shakes are a quick and easy way to boost your protein intake.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 21 May 2026
Her daytime meals are pretty consistent and include yogurts, protein bars, protein shakes and protein pasta.
—Betty Lin-Fisher, USA Today, 8 May 2026
Noun
That could be Emerald City fans — as several Seahawks games have registered such shakes as well.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 19 May 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shakes
Verb
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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
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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
Verb
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But the Morneaults take a route that intentionally avoids passing by the storefront on the western entrance to Pratt Street.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
29 May 2026
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As a reminder, any candidate with more than 50% avoids a runoff.—
Adam Beam,
AJC.com,
28 May 2026
Noun
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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
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These insects and arachnids might startle you or send shivers down your spine, but there's no need to worry about these bugs—not too much, anyway.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
21 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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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
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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
Noun
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The brain influences the body’s response to nerves as much as that of the mind.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
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Something about seeing the gentle flow of an expansive body of water immediately calms the nerves, sending your mind into a state of sweet stillness.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
3 June 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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Hellebuyck being Hellebuyck and a middle six that escapes its 2025-26 black hole and starts winning its minutes again.—
Murat Ates,
New York Times,
1 June 2026
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Aaron escapes his torturers, first by rooting himself in the town’s only movie theater open to Black people, and then by lying about his age and enlisting in the Navy at 16.—
Meredith Maran,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Shakes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shakes. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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