Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shrugged
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Mercury, Venus, Mars and Saturn nodded at them from the black void.—
Marcia Dunn,
Twin Cities,
6 Apr. 2026 -
As Foster sat down, his coach nodded in his direction.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2026
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The eighth in an occasional series of profiles on Southern California athletes who have flourished in their post-playing careers.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Apr. 2026
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The last time Neptune transited this Earth sign (1875–1889) was during the Gilded Age, when wealth, luxury and decorative arts flourished deliriously even when society grappled with economic inequality.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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Lopez clarified on Friday that the agency had informed Cal Fire on how to obtain search warrants with the county, but then backed away.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
11 Apr. 2026
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The union also says it was not informed when FIFA hired OnLocation to be its official hospitality partner, operating food and beverage during games at the tournament, which means a new corporate entity has been inserted into the employment relationship.—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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Keep bubbling away until everyone is warm and well-acquainted.—
Nina Moskowitz,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
5 Apr. 2026
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And while the Susac family was already well-acquainted with MLB life, one young relative did not enjoy the ruckus surrounding Daniel’s arrival to the majors.—
Michael McGough,
Sacbee.com,
3 Apr. 2026
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At school, the student noticed the handgun inside their backpack and told a school counselor, according to the DA's office.—
Tom Ignudo,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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The section of roof at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s garage fell Wednesday, triggering a collapse across all seven levels, Mayor Cherelle Parker told reporters last week.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Upon his arrival, Trautwein signed two transfers from his former school, guard TJ Shanahan and tackle Egan Boyer, and convinced Emeka Ugorji to leave Stanford for the SEC after a promising true freshman season.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 Apr. 2026
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The department is scrutinizing all contracts signed under his predecessor, Kristi Noem.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Chris Branch will be here for an hour and hopefully answer all your sports questions, Masters-related or not.—
Chris Branch,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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Justices are elected to 10-year terms and could potentially hear election or redistricting-related litigation in the future.—
Gaby Vinick,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Shrugged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shrugged. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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