as in appalling
to cause an unpleasant surprise for
the news that we had failed the auto inspection shook us up
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Recent Examples of shaking up
See video … Tune in to the FOX NEWS RUNDOWN PODCAST for in-depth reporting on how Mamdani’s mayoral win in New York City could be shaking up the party’s direction.
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FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2025
The 34-year-old Democratic socialist’s win in the primary was a stunner, shaking up a race than many thought was Cuomo’s to lose.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2025
Just a day later, Uranus retrograde slips back into Taurus, shaking up what could’ve felt reliable and predictable.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025
Nathan MacKinnon/Cale Makar, Colorado Avalanche The rankings are already shaking up, based on scoring settings, with the second overall pick.
—Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
Some schools have made statements, shaking up the weekly Sweet 16.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 26 Sep. 2025
Si-Vis is a co-ed music group, led by YOSUKE, shaking up the global music scene with their unmatched vocals and performances.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 18 Sep. 2025
What’s more, 49 percent have given up on existing partnerships due to the double-digit tariff increases on trade partners, which Agiloft said suggests that American firms that are particularly exposed to international sourcing are shaking up sourcing significantly.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 16 Sep. 2025
The spa world is quietly shaking up its menu.
—Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2025
The 34-year-old Democratic socialist’s win in the primary was a stunner, shaking up a race than many thought was Cuomo’s to lose.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2025
Just a day later, Uranus retrograde slips back into Taurus, shaking up what could’ve felt reliable and predictable.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025
Nathan MacKinnon/Cale Makar, Colorado Avalanche The rankings are already shaking up, based on scoring settings, with the second overall pick.
—Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
Some schools have made statements, shaking up the weekly Sweet 16.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 26 Sep. 2025
Si-Vis is a co-ed music group, led by YOSUKE, shaking up the global music scene with their unmatched vocals and performances.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 18 Sep. 2025
What’s more, 49 percent have given up on existing partnerships due to the double-digit tariff increases on trade partners, which Agiloft said suggests that American firms that are particularly exposed to international sourcing are shaking up sourcing significantly.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 16 Sep. 2025
The spa world is quietly shaking up its menu.
—Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shaking up
shocking
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Technology glitches, shocking headlines and erratic behavior aren’t unusual under this type of transit, so keep your eyes peeled.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
4 Nov. 2025
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Is there a way for the film to hold an audience member through the violence instead of shocking them with it, and to meet them on the other side with an open heart?—
Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Shaking up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shaking%20up. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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