Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shimmied
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At another point, a ranger waded through the mud of a mangrove forest and clambered into a mangrove to catch a bird for a blood sample, before doing the same trek in reverse to put it back.—
Luis Melecio-Zambrano,
Mercury News,
18 Jan. 2026 -
But after the show’s debut, fans clambered for more.—
Emily Zemler,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Jan. 2026
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Martin was shot several times, then pulled his own weapon and fired inside the club as patrons rushed for cover and scrambled for the exits.—
Rick Hurd,
Mercury News,
10 Mar. 2026
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Authorities scrambled to provide some sort of infrastructure in these settlements.—
John Vink,
The Dial,
10 Mar. 2026
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The sea of heads bopped rhythmically and bodies swayed wildly.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Mar. 2026
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The sea of heads bopped rhythmically and bodies swayed wildly.—
Ope Adetayo,
Fortune,
28 Feb. 2026
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The price of Brent Crude, the world’s benchmark for crude oil, reportedly climbed to $120 a barrel for a period on Monday before later dropping to around $110.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Mar. 2026
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Futures on China’s 30-year and 10-year bonds dropped the most since late December on Monday, while corresponding cash yields climbed.—
Bloomberg News,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
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What supports will schools offer to students who are emotionally impacted by this sudden disruption, especially those who have already been shuffled around multiple times?—
Randy Ribay,
Mercury News,
3 Mar. 2026
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Drained from work, Irvi shuffled down the stairs in sweatpants.—
Caitlin Dickerson,
The Atlantic,
3 Mar. 2026
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The basketball team swarmed the trio after their performance.—
Marisa Ingemi,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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His ball-handling down the stretch was vital as the Vikings swarmed with pressure.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Mar. 2026
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Here, the Multimatic True Active Spool Valve dampers (TASV) pranced and pranged over bumps, dips and cracks.—
Michael Teo Van Runkle,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Enjoying one of these moments free from scrutiny, the five-foot-five, stocky Smalls playfully picked up the captain’s distinctive floppy hat and pranced around the ship, imitating his mannerisms.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
13 Nov. 2025
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When the lights dimmed, models strutted through the rows to the stage, showcasing workwear silhouettes that reflect the history and continued influence of Asian Americans in the workforce.—
Anika Reed,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
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After the ball plunged through the net, Brunson let out a roar, strutted across the baseline, and headbutted the padded backstop beneath the hoop.—
Tom Kludt,
Vanity Fair,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Shimmied.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shimmied. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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