Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shrugging
Verb
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Two days after Dallas’ season ended, the Cowboys fired defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus and HBO had footage of head coach Brian Schottenheimer informing the coaching staff that Eberflus had been let go.—
Nate Sanchez,
Dallas Morning News,
14 Jan. 2026 -
That law bars a private sector employer from even asking anyone to take such a test without first informing the person in writing at the time of the test of their right to refuse to take it.—
Dan Eaton,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The pair also has a double meaning, nodding to Michael Jordan’s own motorcycle and his former Motorsports team.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
7 Jan. 2026
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Graham was present, nodding in agreement with the president.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Not flourishing, not thriving; just surviving.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Jan. 2026
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An exception to this rule would be Ace of Hearts, a japonica variety flourishing at the nursery entrance in full sun.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
8 Jan. 2026
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Meanwhile, Hildebrandt was a family and couples counselor who founded ConneXions and had made a name for herself by relating the practices of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to her clients' issues.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
6 Jan. 2026
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This is a time which reminds us that relating is a skill.—
Colin Bedell,
Them.,
16 Dec. 2025
Verb
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As doctors pressed her for information, Nicole remembered Hannah telling her about special supplement capsules that Brian placed on her nightstand every night.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
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After telling his story to the ship's captain (Lars Mikkelsen), Victor is confronted by the Creature, now emerged from the sea.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Their remaining team-mates applauded the away enclosure, but many in that section were gesticulating their disdain.—
Roshane Thomas,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Fedorov left the city in 2003, signing with the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
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Chicago may soon have an outfield vacancy if top free agent Kyle Tucker winds up signing with another team.—
Mac Cerullo,
Hartford Courant,
13 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Faber will remain with the company and executive produce both new and existing projects, along with advising on the creative and commercial strategy of the business.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
14 Jan. 2026
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Kellyanne Conway’s firm is advising Netflix, according to a person familiar with the matter.—
Rohan Goswami,
semafor.com,
14 Jan. 2026
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“Shrugging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shrugging. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.
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