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Definition of shrug

as in wave

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Noun

The bolero, a hyper-cropped layer that’s one step away from a shrug, gets zero respect. — Irene Richardson, InStyle, 9 Sep. 2026 After so many games this season, some version of that adage, a verbal shrug and a nod to how unpredictable the sport is, has been uttered in the Padres clubhouse. — Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 July 2026

Verb

Once, when the curd did not set, Jaya Aunty did not do what Nidhi’s mother would have done—namely, shrug her shoulders and nip out to the store for a couple of squishy packets. — Madhuri Vijay, New Yorker, 16 Aug. 2026 The problem was that voters seemed to shrug at the revelation, perhaps even then distrustful of politicians in general. — Tracy Grant, Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for shrug

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Noun

Rain and strong winds had already started to pummel the coast, with waves crashing onto the normally pristine beaches.

— MEGAN JANETSKY, Arkansas Online, 24 Sep. 2026
Another, much stronger hurricane, Polo, is churning in the Pacific off the coast of Mexico and has the potential to send even larger waves barreling toward the California coast as early as Monday.

— Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of wave

Verb

In recent years Hong Kong’s art, design, and architecture scene has flourished, sparked in part by the late 2021 opening of the M+ museum designed by Herzog & de Meuron.

— Catherine Hong, Architectural Digest, 24 Sep. 2026
Wudang’s palaces and temples flourished during the Ming dynasty, when Emperor Zhu Di undertook a major building campaign to align his imperial regime with Taoism.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of flourish

Verb

Upon stepping at the brand’s showroom here, one could be met with an explosion of tangerine hues informing unfussy tops, tunics and cotton dresses cut in essential shapes and infused with vitaminic energy.

— Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026
The app can also track who goes through your door and when, sending notifications to keep you informed.

— George Yang, PC Magazine, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of inform

Verb

When Arisa proclaims herself a Faithful, Michael looks hilariously stunned, and Alan tells them to weep for the fall of innocence and the failure of justice.

— Alice Burton, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2026
Hawaii officials told residents to put together emergency kits and the governor issued an emergency proclamation, activating more than 230 Hawaii National Guard members.

— MEGAN JANETSKY, Arkansas Online, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of tell

Verb

Trump signed the bill into law last week but hasn't enacted the measures yet.

— HANNA ARHIROVA, Arkansas Online, 26 Sep. 2026
Following the coach’s firing in July 2023, more than 260 Northwestern faculty members signed a petition calling for the stadium plans to be halted until at least athletic department’s problems could be sorted out.

— Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of sign

Verb

Lisa Janssen, a Brookfield resident, tried to get the state to set aside two liens against her son and deceased husband, both of whom had been to prison for a variety of larceny, theft and drug-related crimes.

— Ginny Monk, Hartford Courant, 28 Sep. 2026
Instead, our plants might be dealing with heat and drought-related leaf scorch.

— Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2026

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