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Recent Examples of shrug
Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Mar. 2026
Her second look featured a strapless satin gown with a matching shrug.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 12 Mar. 2026
Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2026
Some people take them seriously, while others shrug them off or misunderstand them.
—Angela Haupt, Time, 11 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Gates, no relation to Antonio, offers a shrug and a smirk.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Mar. 2026
Her second look featured a strapless satin gown with a matching shrug.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 12 Mar. 2026
Verb
Others just shrug, throw all their knives in the dishwasher week after week, and then toss them into a drawer.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2026
Some people take them seriously, while others shrug them off or misunderstand them.
—Angela Haupt, Time, 11 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shrug
Noun
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Last summer, during the bombing campaign against Iran, the Islamic Republic retaliated against Israel with large waves of ballistic missiles.—
Garrett M. Graff,
New Yorker,
14 Apr. 2026
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But different stages of life offer their own distinct waves of light for artists to shift into shapes, and an appreciation for build-ing off work by preceding writers can also be found in this year’s collection.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Connection flourishes in every season of life when expectations are realistic and commitment is mutual.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
17 Apr. 2026
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In celebration of America's 250th birthday this year, the USA Today network is taking a look at iconic companies that were founded and flourished in the nation.—
Alexander Coolidge,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Wildtype co-founders Justin Kolbeck and Aryé Elfenbein invited chefs to their headquarters in San Francisco and then went to the restaurants during early days of service, providing FAQ sheets that informed how chefs label the product on menus.—
Jaia Clingham-David,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
15 Apr. 2026
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The women were informed that filming for season five was to be paused until production’s investigation, which is separate from the law enforcement investigation, concludes.—
McKinley Franklin,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Knueppel nodded when that was relayed to him.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
19 Apr. 2026
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There are also nods to El Bulli and some of its legendary kitchen cocktails, snacks, and that famous box of chocolates, all translated into Mirazur's energy.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
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McMahon told me that another priority is patriotic education.—
Zach Helfand,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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Don Cheadle told Entertainment Tonight in July 2021about tying the knot with his partner of nearly 30 years, Bridgid Coulter, during the COVID-19 pandemic.—
Sophie Dodd,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Earle was among the first influencers signed to major podcast deals on the network, alongside fellow influencer Madeline Argy, who continues to host Pretty Lonesome for the network.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
14 Apr. 2026
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The car was in the lot, and office manager Jessica Smith said Gregg signed the paperwork willingly.—
Liz Crawford,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The contamination dates back to the mid-20th century, when nearby facilities handled radioactive materials as part of industrial and defense-related activities.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Apr. 2026
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Falls are the leading cause of injury and injury-related deaths for Americans aged 65 and older.—
Brian Frost,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Shrug.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shrug. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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