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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
But shouldering the action entirely on her own sparked extra concerns.
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Dave Quinn, People.com, 5 May 2025
Education Secretary Linda McMahon said taxpayers would now be saved from shouldering that cost.
—Melissa Chan, NBC news, 4 May 2025
There’s reason to fear that Kennedy’s quest for a cause or even a cure for autism will shoulder aside other research more important for those with ASD.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2025
Suppliers in more vulnerable environments shoulder the consequences.
—London Business School, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
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Dave Quinn, People.com, 5 May 2025
Education Secretary Linda McMahon said taxpayers would now be saved from shouldering that cost.
—Melissa Chan, NBC news, 4 May 2025
There’s reason to fear that Kennedy’s quest for a cause or even a cure for autism will shoulder aside other research more important for those with ASD.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2025
Suppliers in more vulnerable environments shoulder the consequences.
—London Business School, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shoulder
Verb
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Rather than accept those limitations, Dr. Gu decided to build something better.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
14 May 2025
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Schumer’s announcement comes as Trump’s plan to accept the luxury jet to use as Air Force One has drawn strong pushback from Democrats, and even some Republicans, who have raised legal and ethical questions about the move.—
Erin Doherty,
CNBC,
13 May 2025
Verb
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That is a false narrative that Republicans have been pushing for years now.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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This happens when water in front of the tire builds up faster than the vehicle's weight can push water out of the way.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
15 May 2025
Verb
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In order to be approved for any of those products, a borrower needs a strong credit profile, and the willingness and ability to assume more debt.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
18 May 2025
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States like Florida could be forced to assume billions in costs for health care and disaster preparedness.—
Steve Bousquet,
Sun Sentinel,
17 May 2025
Verb
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While he was being taken into custody, Swift allegedly elbowed an officer in the face, Munch said.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
20 May 2025
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Kissinger was at his best in earning the confidence of Richard Nixon, a world-class paranoid, and in elbowing rivals, Secretary of State William Rogers and Secretary of Defense Jim Schlesinger, from government.—
Frank McNeil,
Sun Sentinel,
11 May 2025
Verb
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Additionally, unlike decades ago, Americans now bear more responsibility for funding their own retirement.—
Charlotte Morabito,
CNBC,
12 May 2025
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How inclined the justices might be to do so could become apparent on May 15 when the court considers Trump’s move to end automatic citizenship for children born in the United States regardless of whether their parents are citizens or permanent residents.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
12 May 2025
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Custom Container Living View 8 Images Custom Container Living has transformed a shipping container into an ultra-compact tiny house that squeezes a home for two into just 160 sq ft (14.8 sq m).—
Adam Williams
May 08,
New Atlas,
8 May 2025
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Officials hope that increased lending and spending will help ease deflationary pressures that have dragged down prices, squeezed company profits, and weakened consumer confidence.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 May 2025
Verb
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But watching videos, movies and other colorful moving imagery is best undertaken in much, much darker spaces.—
Paul Ridden
May 09,
New Atlas,
9 May 2025
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Instead, employers retain discretion and must undertake individualized assessments before taking adverse action, preserving meaningful human involvement.—
Alonzo Martinez,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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“Shoulder.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shoulder. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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