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Recent Examples of shrug
Douglas Gregory,
Forbes.com,
22 May 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.
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Joe Hernandez,
NPR,
18 May 2026
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
6 May 2026
Cleland said that many people would shrug the disclosure news off and go on with their lives.
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Leonard David,
Space.com,
4 Apr. 2026
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Noun
And too often, the honest answer is a shrug.
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Douglas Gregory,
Forbes.com,
22 May 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
For years, visitors to Edouard Duval-Carrié’s Little Haiti studio would find among his glittery and translucent historical figures and Vodou gods a story the artist could not shrug.
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Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
6 May 2026
Cleland said that many people would shrug the disclosure news off and go on with their lives.
—
Leonard David,
Space.com,
4 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shrug
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The peak of the heat wave will be centered over Germany Saturday with many cities throughout the country expected to reach 104 degrees Fahrenheit (40 degrees Celsius).
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Early on, news of the casino’s construction caused waves of controversy across Sonoma County — some of which resulted in death threats against Sarris’ life.
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His son Walter returned in 1961 with his wife Daphne, whose decade of dedicated work revived the gardens—and their daughter Felicity, alongside her husband Jeremy Peter‑Hoblyn, carried that legacy forward from the 1970s, allowing the grounds to flourish once again.
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Black businesses have flourished, and the backbone of the event has never been stronger.
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Former Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby has been informed by the NFL that the league will not hold a supplemental draft prior to the 2026 season.
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Gonzalez worked to enforce a roadblock during the chemical plume without being informed about the dangers of inhaling the chemicals.
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The interior decor nods to a nautical theme, with a whiskey lounge and the option for patio seating.
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The others have all won multiple All-Star nods.
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Multiple officers got out of their vehicles, repeatedly telling the driver and a passenger to get out of the car, police said.
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Collett reveals that he was told back in Season 1 that his run on the show would last only two seasons.
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Stock Chart IconStock chart icon The discussions at the Swiss resort of Bürgenstock marked the first negotiations since Washington and Tehran signed a memorandum of understanding last week to end their conflict and extend a shaky ceasefire for at least 60 days.
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In 1643, Connecticut signed one of the first laws requiring local officials to assist in capturing enslaved runaways.
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Every day Congress makes decisions that are science-related, with direct scientific experience and knowledge in such short supply.
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While their exact causes of death remain under investigation, CHP said the Sheldons' deaths appear to be medical-related.
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“Shrug.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shrug. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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