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
The Baltimore Orioles are shaking up their front office and are in the process of identifying their next general manager.
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Jon Paul Hoornstra, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
Apple is also shaking up its iPhone color strategy this year.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 5 Sep. 2025
Hello Sunshine is shaking up its C-suite, with Sarah Harden stepping aside as CEO, and Maureen Polo being elevated to lead the company.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2025
Tariffs and trade negotiations are shaking up global supply chains, sending ripple effects across industries from manufacturing to retail.
—Rick Morris, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The flat triggered the race’s only caution when Kaden Honeycutt spun in response, shaking up the running order.
—Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 30 Aug. 2025
As for cocktails, bar director Jason Lee will also be shaking up the menu each month, in tune with the food menu.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 29 Aug. 2025
According to a press release obtained by PEOPLE, the fast food chain is shaking up its soda game by adding the new Mountain Dew Baja Blast Midnight to its lineup of drink offerings.
—Moná Thomas, People.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Jon Paul Hoornstra, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
Apple is also shaking up its iPhone color strategy this year.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 5 Sep. 2025
Hello Sunshine is shaking up its C-suite, with Sarah Harden stepping aside as CEO, and Maureen Polo being elevated to lead the company.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2025
Tariffs and trade negotiations are shaking up global supply chains, sending ripple effects across industries from manufacturing to retail.
—Rick Morris, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The flat triggered the race’s only caution when Kaden Honeycutt spun in response, shaking up the running order.
—Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 30 Aug. 2025
As for cocktails, bar director Jason Lee will also be shaking up the menu each month, in tune with the food menu.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 29 Aug. 2025
According to a press release obtained by PEOPLE, the fast food chain is shaking up its soda game by adding the new Mountain Dew Baja Blast Midnight to its lineup of drink offerings.
—Moná Thomas, People.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shaking up
shocking
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The first season concludes with patriarch Horace Bellaire marrying Kimmie from his hospital bed, leaving her his inheritance and shocking his spoiled heirs.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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The gruesome killing has quickly become a cause célèbre for the administration, who for months have been pointing to shocking crimes as proof that cities with Democratic leaders have allowed criminals to run amok.—
Cindy Von Quednow,
CNN Money,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Shaking up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shaking%20up. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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