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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shrugged
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The installation ceremony nodded to the role's global reach, with sections in languages, which included Spanish, Swahili and Urdu.—
Robbie Griffiths,
NPR,
25 Mar. 2026 -
Every other man who has sat in the Oval Office has at least nodded toward unity or made an effort to win over those who didn’t vote for him.—
Jonathan Lemire,
The Atlantic,
21 Mar. 2026
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Sherwood flourished under Tocchet, establishing new career highs with 78 games played, 19 goals, and 40 points.—
Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
20 Mar. 2026
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The teen will be a legacy enrollee because the University of Miami is Rohan’s alma mater, and where his football career flourished.—
Essence,
Essence,
17 Mar. 2026
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But White, who went on to be listed as a co-author of the study, told KFF Health News that parents should have been informed that the risks included metabolic acidosis and NEC.—
David Hilzenrath,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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The news of his death was confirmed in a Facebook post shared by his colleague, friend and fellow animator Paul Dini, who was informed of Caldwell’s death by Dan Haskett, an animator and art director.—
Payton Turkeltaub,
Variety,
28 Mar. 2026
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Vivid Minds intentionally focuses on microdosing so that people can slowly get acquainted with psychedelics before diving into a larger journey, Jeff said.—
Tiney Ricciardi,
Denver Post,
18 Mar. 2026
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Nature Anywhere Window Bird Feeder Get acquainted with the neighborhood birds using this introductory bird feeder.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Mar. 2026
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Detectives said two girls accepted the ride and told the suspect their destination.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
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An economic opening would be a roundabout way of getting to the end goal, one close Rubio friend told USA TODAY.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
24 Mar. 2026
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Scott signed a one-year incentive-laden deal this month.—
Mike Kaye
March 26,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Mar. 2026
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The slugger signed a two-year, $34 million contract with the Sox in the offseason.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
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Deputies said the deadly shooting appeared to be gang-related, but believe Randolph was an innocent victim.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
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The aspects of their work that were directly terrorism-related were well-funded; other parts, not so much.—
Paul Rosenzweig,
The Atlantic,
22 Mar. 2026
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“Shrugged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shrugged. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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