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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Alpert will launch a search for a new coach who will be asked to revive a program which once flourished, advancing to nine consecutive NCAA tournaments under Bobby Cremins from 1985-93.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Mar. 2026
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The Harbormen’s attack has been one of the state’s best all year, though George Ramsey (22 saves) helped Pope Francis limit them as its own attack flourished.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
8 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Across the sprawling 13,000-square-foot residence, art, antiques, and collectible design objects come together in a confident mix informed by instinct, memory, and everyday use.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
7 Mar. 2026
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Lessons from other incidents informed the response to the Sixth Street shooting, Mallon said.—
Nicole Villalpando,
Austin American Statesman,
7 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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Devin Lloyd, the Jacksonville Jaguars inside linebacker who spent 2025 compiling one of the most impressive stat-lines in the NFL, agreed to a 3-year, $45 million deal, a league source told The Observer.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Mar. 2026
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On Monday morning, Brandon Bailey, who flew into LAX from Texas, told The Times that the potential increase will leave a hole in his travel budget.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
10 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 14 Mar. 2026.
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