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as in shaking
marked by or given to small uncontrollable bodily movements
the old man's hands were so shaky that I was afraid he'd drop the glass
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as in questionable
giving good reason for being doubted, questioned, or challenged
results that were arrived at using some shaky experimental procedures
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Recent Examples of shaky
The Trump administration is relying on a shaky legal theory that the president can act broadly to protect federal property and functions said Joseph Nunn, an attorney at the Brennan Center for Justice who specializes in legal issues germane to the U.S. military's domestic activities.
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Alex Horton and David Ovalle The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 13 Aug. 2025
Financial partnerships and shared investments could be shaky ground, Pisces.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 9 Aug. 2025
Actually, with rookie starter Carlos Narvaez suffering what appeared to be a strained knee in Tuesday's game against the Royals, the Boston catcher position from top to bottom suddenly looks shaky.
—Jon Vankin, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Aug. 2025
That’s why the next BLS commissioner will already be starting on shaky ground.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 5 Aug. 2025
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Alex Horton and David Ovalle The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 13 Aug. 2025
Financial partnerships and shared investments could be shaky ground, Pisces.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 9 Aug. 2025
Actually, with rookie starter Carlos Narvaez suffering what appeared to be a strained knee in Tuesday's game against the Royals, the Boston catcher position from top to bottom suddenly looks shaky.
—Jon Vankin, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Aug. 2025
That’s why the next BLS commissioner will already be starting on shaky ground.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 5 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shaky
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The clubs engaged in an arms race that many of them could not afford and which was financed either with debt or the cash of questionable characters.—
Chris Deubert,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Well, not just them: also some of our most questionable corporations.—
Jordan Hoffman,
EW.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Another dubious distinction is that Texas boasts an economic precariousness that the rest of those states can’t match.—
Kathryn Anne Edwards,
Mercury News,
7 Aug. 2025
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Although revenues fell short of expectations for the last quarter, earnings per share were up, due to the dubious magic of share buybacks.—
Steve Denning,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Federal courts in different circuits reaching conflicting interpretations of law has problematic implications that sometimes attract the attention, and willingness, of the U.S. Supreme Court to intervene.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
3 Aug. 2025
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The sugar in fruit juice may also be problematic for some people with diabetes.—
Faye Chiu,
CNN Money,
1 Aug. 2025
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Even though Zuckerberg has snatched some of his AI workers, Altman is doubtful that his competitor will be able to replicate the same success of OpenAI.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
4 Aug. 2025
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Trump has long been doubtful of the mutual defense alliance.—
Saige Miller,
NPR,
2 Aug. 2025
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Today’s financial institutions must be able to rapidly identify suspicious transactions out of billions per day.—
Roman Reznikov,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Mount developed his characterization, with his reedy voice, suspicious eyes and slumped posture, on set.—
Lauren Coates,
Variety,
4 Aug. 2025
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Carl Anka So much about this side is debatable except in midfield and, rather perversely, up front, where even a wantaway Alexander Isak seems the best option in the medium term (if not perhaps before the window closes).—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
15 Aug. 2025
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While high school visits are appreciated, their necessity and effectiveness are debatable.—
Scott White,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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“Shaky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shaky. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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