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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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Body temperature regulation during sleep is directly tied to melatonin production and smooth transitions into slow-wave and REM sleep, according to INTEGRIS Health’s 2025 clinical overview.—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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This year’s Tribeca Festival has already announced its first wave of 118 features and 86 shorts for 2026.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
21 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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Williams said that the new results can help inform the experimental design for these future missions.—
Leonard David,
Space.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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The fans who experience it smoothly will be the ones who planned early, stayed informed and adapted their expectations to the realities of hosting an event of this scale.—
Taylor Haught,
Kansas City Star,
21 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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Evans wound up taking less money to leave Tampa Bay and sign with the 49ers.—
Vic Tafur,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2026
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Earlier this year, the federal General Services Administration proposed sweeping changes to the certifications nonprofits must sign to access federal grants and contracts.—
Monique B. Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
20 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 22 Apr. 2026.
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