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noun

Definition of shrugnext
as in wave

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shrug

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verb

as in to flourish

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Recent Examples of shrug
Noun
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 Interest is surging in the tiny, bulbous legumes sometimes met with a shrug, as more Americans increasingly seek out cheap, healthy and inventive food. — Joe Hernandez, NPR, 18 May 2026
Verb
If someone shrugs at your enthusiasm, keep energy moving by finishing a simple creative piece, then share the result and ask for one thoughtful note. — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shrug
  1. wave
  2. flourish
  3. inform
  4. nod
  5. tell
  6. sign
  7. relate
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
Definition of wave
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
  • Nike sneakers emblazoned with the Haitian flag, nodding to her Haitian roots.
    — Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
  • The ’90s are so back this summer, and this simple look nods at the decade while modernizing the look.
    — Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 29 June 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
  • Fable 5 included guardrails that prevented the AI system from assisting with a wide range of cybersecurity- and biology-related tasks.
    — Jared Perlo, NBC news, 1 July 2026
  • Unlike genetic or age related decline, this cause is entirely preventable at any age.
    — Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 1 July 2026
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