Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shrugging
Verb
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The Green Bay Packers are doing some shuffling at cornerback by adding Benjamin St-Juste while informing Nate Hobbs of a plan to release him a year after signing him to the $48 million, four-year contract, according to two people with knowledge of the decisions.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 Mar. 2026 -
Carita Kim, a PUSD parent ambassador, was among those informing families about the program.—
Amy Stark Shireman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The memory foam core features a wave design that supports your head and prevents it from nodding side-to-side.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Mar. 2026
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Chalamet got into character for the New York premiere of A Complete Unknown, nodding to Dylan in a layered Celine Homme by Hedi Slimane outfit and new strawberry-blonde bangs.—
Amber Rambharose,
InStyle,
15 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The Eagles are flourishing under coach Cory Skinner.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Mar. 2026
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Clearly flourishing despite the many geopolitical hurdles over the last year, the China International Fashion Fair (CHIC) showed off the strength of the industry in China last week.—
Mayu Saini,
Sourcing Journal,
20 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The Pisces new moon creates opportunities for fulfillment through relating.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
18 Mar. 2026
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In relating her story this way, Gisèle is restoring to the record her waking life.—
Gaby Wood,
Vogue,
21 Feb. 2026
Verb
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All of us here have the appetite to keep telling it.—
Abbey White,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Mar. 2026
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Why is the actor and musician telling us what to cook?—
Olivia Wakim,
AJC.com,
17 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Bess finally blurted out, gesticulating and knocking over her glass of wine just as Sam opened a new bottle.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Mar. 2026
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In preschool, he was given a wordless role as Farmer McGregor in a school production of Peter Rabbit and began hamming it up, counting the missing tomatoes and gesticulating at his nemesis rabbit.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
26 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Free agents will be able to begin signing with teams in April, and since 80% of the players are eligible for free agency, there will be higher figures being floated around than ever.—
Marisa Ingemi,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Mar. 2026
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The Eagles added more depth to their running back room Thursday, signing veteran Dameon Pierce to a one-year contract.—
Tom Dougherty,
CBS News,
19 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Public health officials are also advising people planning on cooling down in the ocean to be aware of elevated bacteria levels at certain beaches.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Mar. 2026
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The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health issued warnings advising beachgoers to avoid swimming, surfing, and playing in the ocean waters stretching from Malibu, California, to Santa Monica, California, due to high bacteria levels.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Shrugging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shrugging. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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