as in trembling
marked by or given to small uncontrollable bodily movements
suffered a shaking chill during his bout with the flu
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as in twitching
a series of slight movements by a body back and forth or from side to side
gave the bottle of salad dressing a good shaking
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as in escape
the act or a means of getting or keeping away from something undesirable
condemned the government's shaking of its overseas responsibilities
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as in jerking
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 avoiding
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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Recent Examples of shaking
Ca Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 13 Jan. 2026
The strongest shaking was recorded in parts of Matsue and Yasugi in Shimane, and Sakaiminato and nearby towns in Tottori.
—Anthony Trotter, ABC News, 6 Jan. 2026
Additionally, aftershocks are possible, so please remain cautious of any strong shaking.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
Ca Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 8 Jan. 2026
While Bryant was able to come from behind, the Lady Hornets had a hard time shaking off the Lady Warriors.
—Arkansas Online, 7 Jan. 2026
That means shaking dusters outside to release particles, and washing rags in the washing machine along with a disinfecting solution of bleach or vinegar.
—Elizabeth Brownfield, Southern Living, 7 Jan. 2026
His squad never looked capable of shaking off the cloud that hung over them.
—Jay Harris, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
How to Repot Hoya If a hoya has been in its current pot for over two years without growth, Failla suggests removing the plant, shaking off the old soil, and replacing it with fresh, nutrient-rich soil before repotting it in the same container.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 7 Jan. 2026
The toddler adorably followed, holding and shaking her little fist.
—Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
The following color photo showed the Avatar star shaking Pope Leo's hand.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 5 Jan. 2026
Just two weeks ago, Japan’s new prime minister Sanae Takaichi was shaking hands with Chinese leader Xi Jinping.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 12 Nov. 2025
Noun
Earthquakes' sudden, rapid shaking can cause fires, tsunamis, landslides or avalanches.
—Ca Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 13 Jan. 2026
The strongest shaking was recorded in parts of Matsue and Yasugi in Shimane, and Sakaiminato and nearby towns in Tottori.
—Anthony Trotter, ABC News, 6 Jan. 2026
Additionally, aftershocks are possible, so please remain cautious of any strong shaking.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
Verb
Structure information summary Overall, the population in this region resides in structures that are highly resistant to earthquake shaking, though some vulnerable structures exist.
—Ca Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 8 Jan. 2026
While Bryant was able to come from behind, the Lady Hornets had a hard time shaking off the Lady Warriors.
—Arkansas Online, 7 Jan. 2026
That means shaking dusters outside to release particles, and washing rags in the washing machine along with a disinfecting solution of bleach or vinegar.
—Elizabeth Brownfield, Southern Living, 7 Jan. 2026
His squad never looked capable of shaking off the cloud that hung over them.
—Jay Harris, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
How to Repot Hoya If a hoya has been in its current pot for over two years without growth, Failla suggests removing the plant, shaking off the old soil, and replacing it with fresh, nutrient-rich soil before repotting it in the same container.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 7 Jan. 2026
The toddler adorably followed, holding and shaking her little fist.
—Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
The following color photo showed the Avatar star shaking Pope Leo's hand.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 5 Jan. 2026
Just two weeks ago, Japan’s new prime minister Sanae Takaichi was shaking hands with Chinese leader Xi Jinping.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 12 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shaking
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There’s Walter’s serene cello and Marjorie’s pensive, slightly coy violin, sometimes playful or petulant or, still, a little vain and secretive — other times thin and trembling, lost in the haze of dementia.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
9 Dec. 2025
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Lost in the trembling of my own body, trembling like Bunny’s body.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
24 Sep. 2025
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Christie Brinkley is soaking up the sun on a tropical escape.—
Danielle Minnetian,
FOXNews.com,
13 Jan. 2026
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Whether you’re drawn to whitewater rafting, interested in the trails or looking for an escape from urban Charlotte, the Whitewater Center deserves a look.—
Bill Bootz,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Jan. 2026
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That jerking motion, combined with detergent and water, loosens dirt from the surfaces of clothing.—
Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott,
Southern Living,
27 Dec. 2025
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Sad to see Yang leave the comedy sketch series, viewers focused on saying their goodbyes rather than the tear-jerking sketch.—
Nicholas Rice,
PEOPLE,
21 Dec. 2025
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Managing heartburn is more effective by eating smaller portions and avoiding late night meals.—
Maggie O'Neill,
Verywell Health,
8 Jan. 2026
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Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love has done a great job of avoiding interceptions throughout this season.—
Steve Megargee,
Twin Cities,
8 Jan. 2026
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Patients first experience twitching or weakness in a limb, as Decker did.—
Cara Lynn Shultz,
PEOPLE,
16 Dec. 2025
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The more serious side effects of caffeine overdose include trouble breathing, sudden high blood pressure, muscle twitching, confusion, vomiting and seizures.—
News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Dec. 2025
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However, Amanyara is part of American Express Fine Hotels & Resorts, offering certain cardholders privileges like early check-in, late check-out, room upgrades when available, daily breakfast for two, and a $100 on-property credit.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Jan. 2026
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The screens, the box-outs, the physicality that never shows up on the stat sheet but keeps games from slipping away.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Most of the camp was enclosed with an electrified fence, to keep out the Big Men, the massive, shuddering ursids that could not be named (more on that later).—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Dec. 2025
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With haunted vocal multitracking and big, shuddering beats, the album builds to a climax in which hope and fear are swept into the same rush of human experience.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
12 Dec. 2025
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Prokop faces four misdemeanor charges, including one count of a violation of bond — protective order, one count of evading arrest or detention and two counts of resisting arrest, search or transportation.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
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Authorities told Fox News Digital Prokop faces four misdemeanor charges — one count of violation of bond or protective order, one count of evading arrest or detention and two counts of resisting arrest, search or transportation.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Shaking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shaking. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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