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Definition of shrug

as in wave

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Noun

The implications range from there being a huge panic and crisis of confidence in society, as well as in political and religious institutions, to the largest shrug of the shoulders ever as people just get on with their everyday lives. — Keith Cooper, Space.com, 9 June 2026 Wallace’s casual shrug at the risks of tanning echoes a surprisingly common attitude among Gen-Zers. — The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 June 2026

Verb

One of the reasons these kit-ranking articles usually work is, for the most part, there are typically enough good ones to gush over, enough middling ones to shrug about, and enough bad ones to have some slightly snidey fun in giving them a kicking. — Nick Miller, New York Times, 10 June 2026 Asked about the challenges of traveling long distances in this tri-country World Cup, and having to battle summer heat, Montella shrugged it off. — Miami Herald, 7 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for shrug

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Noun

The first wave of Social Security payments for July is scheduled to be distributed this week.

— Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 6 July 2026
SoCal’s housing market growth SpaceX’s record-shattering IPO has unleashed a wave of high-end home shoppers poised to reshape Southern California’s already tight coastal housing markets.

— Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026

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Verb

Of course, Oaxaca's appeal also extends beyond the plate, with colorful colonial architecture, bustling markets, centuries-old churches, and a flourishing art scene.

— Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 4 July 2026
Our mission is to help link the users and providers of capital with transparency, with data, with models, so that capitalism flourishes.

— Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 3 July 2026

Definition of flourish

Verb

Emergency responders arrived on the scene and were informed that the victim had been pulled by the current flowing through Sebonac Creek into the Great Peconic Bay, the statement said.

— Megan Fahrney, ABC News, 6 July 2026
The company also informed members about 2026 premium changes through phone calls, text messages, regular mail, or email, Baiocchi said.

— Susan Jaffe, NPR, 6 July 2026

Definition of inform

Verb

With its striking marble bar, exposed brick walls, and cozy booths, the setting nods to the building’s former life as the town pharmacy.

— Brennan Long, Southern Living, 7 July 2026
Messi played a ball into the box that was deflected high into the air and was nodded down by one of his teammates.

— Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 7 July 2026

Definition of nod

Verb

During Murdaugh’s first status hearing on Monday, June 29, Judge Debra McCaslin did not rule on the DNA evidence, telling defense attorneys to clarify if the sample was viable.

— Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026
My parents tell stories about me sleeping through loud construction, alarms, and heavy knocks on my bedroom door.

— Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 July 2026

Definition of tell

Verb

Mintyukov’s deal was worth more than he was expected to get by most NHL observers, but the Ducks didn’t say whether another team had signed Mintyukov to an offer sheet.

— Greg Beacham, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
Rodríguez Castro witnessed his grandfather sign the accord with the Obama administration.

— Romina Ruiz-Goiriena, USA Today, 6 July 2026

Definition of sign

Verb

Investigators said there was no evidence that the shootings were related.

— Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
Even tracks that might have lived elsewhere find their place once a world begins to form around them—a palette of emotional colors that don’t need to match, only to relate.

— Desjah Altvater, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

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