Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shrugged
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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
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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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Next to them, Pahlavi seemed dignified, well informed, and worldly.—
Azadeh Moaveni,
New Yorker,
22 Mar. 2026
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Prioritize safety, stay impeccably informed, and assume responsibility to shield lives and property.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
21 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
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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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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
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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 25 Mar. 2026.
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