shrugged

Definition of shruggednext
past tense of shrug

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for shrugged
Verb
  • 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
Verb
  • Sherwood flourished under Tocchet, establishing new career highs with 78 games played, 19 goals, and 40 points.
    Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 20 Mar. 2026
  • 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
Verb
  • Next to them, Pahlavi seemed dignified, well informed, and worldly.
    Azadeh Moaveni, New Yorker, 22 Mar. 2026
  • 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
  • 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
  • Nature Anywhere Window Bird Feeder Get acquainted with the neighborhood birds using this introductory bird feeder.
    Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Detectives said two girls accepted the ride and told the suspect their destination.
    Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
  • 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
Verb
  • Scott signed a one-year incentive-laden deal this month.
    Mike Kaye March 26, Charlotte Observer, 26 Mar. 2026
  • The slugger signed a two-year, $34 million contract with the Sox in the offseason.
    LaMond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Deputies said the deadly shooting appeared to be gang-related, but believe Randolph was an innocent victim.
    Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
  • 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 26 Mar. 2026.

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