Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shrugged
Verb
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Annie nodded vigorously, embracing the spotlight with relish.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Mar. 2026 -
As Angus spoke, Ernie Haecker, a longtime train lover, nodded in understanding, grinning beneath a handlebar mustache.—
Tribune News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 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
Verb
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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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As someone who’s spent half her life coloring her hair–from bleach blonde to cherry red–I’m well acquainted with both the thrill and the responsibility that comes with a new shade.—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
5 Mar. 2026
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These are the brutally real snapshots of a man well acquainted with—but still perplexed by—the powerful and destructive forces that lord over our lives.—
Dash Lewis,
Pitchfork,
4 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
Verb
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Forst and his front-office group are signed only through this year.—
Evan Drellich,
New York Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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Israeli startup H2Pro and global renewable energy developer Doral Hydrogen signed an agreement during the European Hydrogen Energy Conference (EHEC) on March 11.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The next theme, coming this summer, will be dinosaur-related, said Library Executive Director Lindsey Dorfman.—
Jennifer Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
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It is not related in any way to the show's performance, content or other matters happening at Paramount.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Shrugged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shrugged. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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