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to take to or upon oneself
agreed to shoulder the burden of caring for their elderly father
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Recent Examples of shouldered
Since a substantial portion of the costs for these services are borne by the federal government, the funding will be shouldered almost entirely by states—which may decide not to provide them.
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K. Ward Cummings, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
Frankly, the Timberwolves clutch-time offense hasn’t been good at any point during the Chris Finch-Anthony Edwards era, and the star guard has deservedly shouldered plenty of the blame.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 23 Oct. 2025
My sister had shouldered the heavy burden of caring for our mother in her final years, after which she was left with nearly all of our mother’s remaining belongings that had been left in her home.
—Literary Hub, 20 Oct. 2025
San Francisco 49ers star running back Christian McCaffrey shouldered the team’s offensive output in the win over the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday night.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2025
Maiava, who’s typically reserved, shouldered some of the blame after completing just 52% of his passes and throwing a season-high two interceptions.
—Haley Sawyer, Oc Register, 19 Oct. 2025
Together, Guerrero and Bichette shouldered the Blue Jays through a rebuild.
—Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Careful not to wake the children, Michelle shouldered her pack and tiptoed out the front door.
—Ted Katauskas, Outside, 23 Sep. 2025
Business leader Valeisha Butterfield recently launched the Global State of Women Rapid Relief Fund, recognizing that Black women have shouldered more than their fair share of economic hardship.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 7 Sep. 2025
K. Ward Cummings, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
Frankly, the Timberwolves clutch-time offense hasn’t been good at any point during the Chris Finch-Anthony Edwards era, and the star guard has deservedly shouldered plenty of the blame.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 23 Oct. 2025
My sister had shouldered the heavy burden of caring for our mother in her final years, after which she was left with nearly all of our mother’s remaining belongings that had been left in her home.
—Literary Hub, 20 Oct. 2025
San Francisco 49ers star running back Christian McCaffrey shouldered the team’s offensive output in the win over the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday night.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2025
Maiava, who’s typically reserved, shouldered some of the blame after completing just 52% of his passes and throwing a season-high two interceptions.
—Haley Sawyer, Oc Register, 19 Oct. 2025
Together, Guerrero and Bichette shouldered the Blue Jays through a rebuild.
—Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Careful not to wake the children, Michelle shouldered her pack and tiptoed out the front door.
—Ted Katauskas, Outside, 23 Sep. 2025
Business leader Valeisha Butterfield recently launched the Global State of Women Rapid Relief Fund, recognizing that Black women have shouldered more than their fair share of economic hardship.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 7 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shouldered
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As Parekh noted on the call, this outlook assumed no change in global tariff rates or policies and no change in the macroeconomic outlook, which has been worsening.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
31 Oct. 2025
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Essayli assumed the position on April 2, which meant his term would have expired on July 31.—
Jenna Sundel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In a 30-minute interview, Martin defended how the party has been managing its internal divisions, and pushed back at Republicans who have accused Democrats of embracing violence and radical politics.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
31 Oct. 2025
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At 14, Wuornos gave birth to a son who was placed for adoption, and she was soon pushed out of the home and began drifting and hitchhiking, per the Netflix documentary.—
Christina Coulter,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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She had been approached before Leachman accepted the role but had turned it down.—
Mike Barnes,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Oct. 2025
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After trying to negotiate the equity stake down to 12%, Nazareth accepted the three Sharks’ offer.—
Tom Huddleston Jr.,
CNBC,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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But there's also concern that these programs, some funded by private donations and not used to such demand, will be financially squeezed.—
Lily Altavena,
Freep.com,
30 Oct. 2025
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George Matysik, executive director of Share Food Program, a Philadelphia food bank, told USA TODAY that food banks are already squeezed by federal funding cuts.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
28 Oct. 2025
Verb
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But considering the Ambriz siblings undertook such an elaborate story involving supernatural puppets and a fantastical land, presumably for a fraction of the cost, the result is major step forward for the medium, and in particular this technique in Mexico.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
31 Oct. 2025
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In 1993, President Bill Clinton undertook a restoration and refurbishment of the Executive Mansion.—
Kurt Snibbe,
Oc Register,
29 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The emerald ash borer is an invasive beetle native to Asia that bores into wood and kills ash trees by eating tissues under the bark.—
Caitlin Looby,
jsonline.com,
29 Oct. 2025
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Great Again hat, a shirt emblazoned with the president’s name and a large American flag on his shoulder — well, that’s not boring.—
Darcie Moran,
Freep.com,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Shouldered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shouldered. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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