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Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 3 Oct. 2025
In other words, as Cleveland tore through the league last season, the players responded to most of the milestones reached with a collective shrug and worn axioms about nothing mattering until the playoffs.
—Joe Vardon, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 18 Oct. 2025
Many may shrug it off, but for some, those words become a rallying cry.
—Larry Magid, Mercury News, 21 Sep. 2025
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Noun
For YouTube, the loss could be written off with a shoulder shrug.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 3 Oct. 2025
In other words, as Cleveland tore through the league last season, the players responded to most of the milestones reached with a collective shrug and worn axioms about nothing mattering until the playoffs.
—Joe Vardon, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Verb
Even as Wall Street analysts and tech media increasingly question the hype, drawing uneasy comparisons to the late 1990s, the AI industry’s response has been to shrug and watch their valuations tick higher and higher.
—Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 18 Oct. 2025
Many may shrug it off, but for some, those words become a rallying cry.
—Larry Magid, Mercury News, 21 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shrug
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This wave of joy was seen online, where some claimed his victory as India’s own.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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Yet today, rising geopolitical instability and a wave of economic nationalism threaten to disrupt the free flows of energy the system relies on — all at a moment when cheaper, cleaner alternatives are available.—
John Kerry,
semafor.com,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The power vacuum left by Moïse’s death led to a dramatic expansion of already flourishing armed gangs.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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Innovation has always flourished when property rights are secure.—
Gerard Scimeca,
Mercury News,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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According to Philadelphia magazine, the dismissal took place via an email in which she was informed that she was being terminated for cause.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
6 Nov. 2025
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The same year, California also banned the use of simulated fire in active shooter drills and required that parents be informed that a drill is taking place.—
Alana Semuels,
Time,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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See the complete lineup below, with this lineup poster’s design nodding to the festival’s longstanding Mixtape stage, where DJs play classic cuts on cassette all weekend long.—
Katie Bain,
Billboard,
11 Nov. 2025
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As for Burton’s career, the actress has three Emmy nominations for her roles in Grey’s Anatomy and Scandal, as well as three Tony nods for her stints in The Elephant Man, Hedda Gabler and The Constant Wife.—
Brian Anthony Hernandez,
PEOPLE,
10 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The judge also noted she had not previously been told a mechanic had worked on the car, and also the government has given at least two different accounts of who approved the car’s removal to Maine.—
Omar Jimenez,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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While many people might rush to see a doctor after such a discovery, Farrington put it off, telling herself that the lump would disappear naturally.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Head coach Andy Butler saw enough during pre-season and the opening month of the campaign proper to sign Gjoshe on non-contract terms on September 6, providing cover following injuries and suspensions for Jean Belehouan, Oliver Rose and Joe Starbuck.—
Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
8 Nov. 2025
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Claressa Shields Secures Record-Breaking $8M Fight Deal Undisputed heavyweight champion of the world, five-division world champion and two-time Olympic gold medalist Claressa Shields has signed a historic minimum $8 million multi-fight partnership with Wynn Records and Salita Promotions.—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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There’s even an academic advancement program with tuition support for job- and industry-related courses.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
11 Nov. 2025
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Assistant’s plea scheduled While their cases are related, Trauernicht and McFadden are being prosecuted separately.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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“Shrug.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shrug. Accessed 18 Nov. 2025.
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