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as in to accept
to take to or upon oneself
agreed to shoulder the burden of caring for their elderly father
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Recent Examples of shoulder
In it, the United States would shoulder fewer burdens but also exercise less influence.
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Gideon Rose, Foreign Affairs, 23 June 2025
But if the bill passes as is, certain counties would have to shoulder 25%.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 June 2025
With our model, customers don't have to shoulder the entire risk—or hope savings projections hold up years later.
—Rhett Power, Forbes.com, 15 June 2025
Lurching rhymes and almost-rhymes shoulder their way into long, irregular lines.
—A.o. Scott, New York Times, 13 June 2025
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Gideon Rose, Foreign Affairs, 23 June 2025
But if the bill passes as is, certain counties would have to shoulder 25%.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 June 2025
With our model, customers don't have to shoulder the entire risk—or hope savings projections hold up years later.
—Rhett Power, Forbes.com, 15 June 2025
Lurching rhymes and almost-rhymes shoulder their way into long, irregular lines.
—A.o. Scott, New York Times, 13 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shoulder
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Both are accepting new patients at Franciscan Physician Network Glendale Health Center, 1101 Glendale Blvd., Suite 101, in Valparaiso.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
30 June 2025
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This includes actions such as cyberattacks, use of drones or sabotage tools, and accepting funds from foreign intelligence, even without taking action.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 2025
Verb
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How did Pharrell push you in the studio this time around to make sure everything was top-level?—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
1 July 2025
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That’s great for patients hoping for life-saving treatments, but impossible to push through the existing infrastructure.—
Amy Feldman,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act – assuming the version Senate Republicans passed on Tuesday becomes law–would cut the legs out from under the renewable energy industry.—
Christopher Helman,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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So in those circumstances the viewer would, of course, assume that that was that real person’s genitals.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
1 July 2025
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The dining room is full at 5:45 p.m., with patrons elbow to elbow at the bar.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2025
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Five months into his freshman year in Congress, Rep. Rob Bresnahan (R-PA) has learned how to elbow his way into key negotiations with decision-makers.—
Hailey Bullis,
The Washington Examiner,
10 June 2025
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Does this mean whether a baby -- a baby -- whether or not a baby’s a citizen of the United States depends on where the baby is born, what state?—
ABC News,
ABC News,
29 June 2025
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Hurricanes are born in the tropics, above warm water.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
29 June 2025
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Paul Blackburn, with plenty of starting experience for Oakland, could squeeze into the picture too – especially if the Mets decide to try a six-man rotation that would save wear and tear on each man.—
Dan Schlossberg,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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When pancake is ready to flip, squeeze the cinnamon mixture into a swirl shape on top of the pancake batter, pressing the tip of the bag slightly into the batter.—
Elizabeth Nelson,
Southern Living,
27 June 2025
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Under the command of former NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson, the crew members are due to undertake about 60 scientific experiments during their time aboard the orbital laboratory.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
26 June 2025
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The statute says when jurors can’t agree, a judge undertakes the three-step procedure.—
Katie Moore,
Kansas City Star,
26 June 2025
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“Shoulder.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shoulder. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.
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