Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shrugged
Verb
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Not a second later, Mustangs senior Frank Psaute pulled from deep, nailed a triple, and nodded at David as the Mustangs cut Rock Canyon’s lead to five.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
15 Mar. 2026 -
Hurts nodded his head with approval.—
Zach Berman,
New York Times,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Preston and Stacy have a 45-year-long romance that began humbly and has flourished as their family and finances have grown.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
13 Mar. 2026
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The pairing of Wyatt Kaiser and Sam Rinzel has flourished over the last three games.—
Scott Powers,
New York Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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Ask informed questions to open useful doors.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
14 Mar. 2026
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In a notice to parents, obtained by WFAA, district officials said the Dallas Police Department learned of the threat and informed the district on Saturday morning.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Mar. 2026
Verb
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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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Boosters, for those not acquainted with the word, are shoplifters who resell their spoils at a discount.—
Mikey O'Connell,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Over his generous pours of cheap beer and dive-bar cocktails, aging All-Americans and national champions told stories about their old coach, mixing in laughs with the occasional Holtz imitation.—
Andrew Carter,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
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There have been no updates in the investigation, Dalton Samek told the Star-Telegram on Sunday, March 15.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Mar. 2026
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Rookie guard Max Shulga and veteran big man Charles Bassey played the final two minutes, with Bassey — who signed a 10-day contract on Sunday to fill a vacant roster spot — scoring his first two points in a Celtics uniform.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
19 Mar. 2026
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Mullin said officers would use only warrants signed by a judge to forcibly enter homes, except in limited circumstances.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Bloomfield Township police said an investigation is continuing, and any additional cases believed to be related will be presented to the Oakland County Prosecutor's office.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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No Easter basket is complete without something Peeps-related.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Shrugged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shrugged. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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