Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shrugged
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Often layered under leather jackets, topcoats, or wool trenchcoats, the look nodded to Ivy League style while staying relaxed and youthful.—
Alejandro Badia,
Footwear News,
20 Jan. 2026 -
Throughout his political rise, Trump and members of his family have been scrutinized for posting messages that nodded to extremism.—
Jason Abbruzzese,
NBC news,
16 Jan. 2026
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Long Beach Mayor Rex Richardson, a Democrat who said he was not told of the event, said Hegseth’s visit shows how the city has flourished despite such setbacks as the closure of Boeing’s C-17 Globemaster III transport plant.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Jan. 2026
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Historically, the water’s purity was singular, giving life to a watershed that flourished because of a unique paucity of nutrients, a situation that hindered the pursuit of any single species that would dominate the rest.—
Amy Green,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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Our understanding of how their brains tolerate hypothermia and ischemia has informed research efforts, as well as life-saving treatments, for stroke, cardiac arrest and traumatic brain injury.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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His view of the agency is informed by his experience as a young astronaut preparing to fly when the Space Shuttle Columbia broke apart during reentry in 2003, killing all seven passengers.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
23 Jan. 2026
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Hudson has become well-acquainted with collegiate football since Belichick, 73, became the coach of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Tar Heels.—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
20 Jan. 2026
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Get acquainted with your internal world.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
17 Jan. 2026
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But law enforcement experts told CNN the dragging incident last summer could have affected his decision-making – though how such an experience impacts law enforcement varies from officer to officer.—
Mark Morales,
CNN Money,
10 Jan. 2026
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Chew told jurors that neither the Cryptpad documents nor the prosecution’s surveillance videos shown during Baker’s opening could be considered evidence during opening statements.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
10 Jan. 2026
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The Minnesota Vikings on Wednesday announced that their accomplished defensive coordinator, Brian Flores, has signed a contract extension with the team.—
Cole Premo,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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As a free agent, Cleveland signed the right-handed hitting Kieboom to a minor league contract.—
Bernie Pleskoff,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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Your primary specialty is anxiety and work-related burnout in adults.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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For a $500,000 retirement nest egg, that translates to $25,000 to $50,000 in gold or gold-related assets.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
20 Jan. 2026
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“Shrugged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shrugged. Accessed 26 Jan. 2026.
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