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Recent Examples of shrug
Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 29 Apr. 2025
As Frank, De Niro is all genial shrugs and winces, chattering in a recognizable lower register and grinning his classic jowly grin.
—Justin Chang, The New Yorker, 21 Mar. 2025
Zak Keefer, New York Times, 30 May 2025
But McDonald shrugs that off when asked about it, instead focusing the spotlight on the production's four other nominations.
—Dave Quinn, People.com, 27 May 2025
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Noun
The Shrouds Advertisement Advertisement As a thriller, David Cronenberg’s The Shrouds isn’t a very good film: the plot mechanics feel like an afterthought, tied up in the end with a messy shrug.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 29 Apr. 2025
As Frank, De Niro is all genial shrugs and winces, chattering in a recognizable lower register and grinning his classic jowly grin.
—Justin Chang, The New Yorker, 21 Mar. 2025
Verb
Whenever a network booking agent asked for someone from the magazine to fill a seat and dish on the day’s sports news, most writers shrugged.
—Zak Keefer, New York Times, 30 May 2025
But McDonald shrugs that off when asked about it, instead focusing the spotlight on the production's four other nominations.
—Dave Quinn, People.com, 27 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shrug
Noun
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Ever since November, the Reyes family has lived here, beneath tarpaulin and nipa palm, wedged between crashing waves and a coastal highway in northeastern Luzon.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
5 June 2025
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The legislation was still being negotiated hours before it was brought to the floor for a House vote, with Johnson eventually relenting to the $40,000 figure after a wave of last-minute bartering.—
David Sivak,
The Washington Examiner,
5 June 2025
Verb
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These militia-style groups flourished during Joe Biden’s Presidency, as border crossings increased and the right-wing media hyped anti-immigrant fears.—
Jessica Pishko,
New Yorker,
6 June 2025
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On a grimy strip of North Graham Street, tucked between industrial supply stores, a hidden gem quietly flourished for over a year.—
Emiene Wright,
Charlotte Observer,
6 June 2025
Verb
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His mother informs Mel and his sister that their father will be out on day release but urges them not to share their address with him.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
10 June 2025
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Different experiences inform a more complete understanding of the problem and potential solutions.—
Karlo Tanjuakio,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
Verb
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Cook, 64, nods, and the two survey the land all around them.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
11 June 2025
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The Canadian emcee's nominations include Album of the Year, Video of the Year, three Viewer's Choice Award nominations, three Best Collaboration nods, and Best Male Hip Hop Artist.—
Mekishana Pierre Updated,
EW.com,
10 June 2025
Verb
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Burt Reynolds told Business Insider in 2016 that, like Pacino, he was offered and turned down the part.—
Mike Miller Published,
EW.com,
7 June 2025
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The percentage tells the public how much of the fire perimeter is believed to not go beyond the control lines.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
7 June 2025
Verb
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The Dodgers also quietly signed Kyle Funkhouser to a minor-league deal, stashing another arm with big-league time just in case.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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The Kraft Group, which owns businesses including the New England Patriots and their home field Gillette Stadium, recently signed a five-year agreement with infrastructure provider NWN to upgrade the stadium and other playing facilities.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
Verb
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Although Jaylin and Jalen Williams are not related, Jalen does have a brother in the NBA.—
Caroline Blair,
People.com,
5 June 2025
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Investigators suspected the two killings were related but ran out of leads and the cases went cold.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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“Shrug.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shrug. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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