as in nothing
usually shucks plural
something of little importance
it doesn't matter shucks to her what anyone else earns
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Recent Examples of shuck
Colleen Sullivan, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Dec. 2023
Simple and speedy, this classic Southern Fried Corn recipe is certainly worth the shuck.
—Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 1 July 2023
Larry Olmsted, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
As interest rates go higher, mortgage rates also generally move upward — pushing potential buyers to shuck out more money for a home.
—Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 25 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Interactive Raw Bars In addition to beautiful displays of shrimp, crab, caviar and all the accompanying sauces, many hosts will be adding an interactive element to their raw bar with a chef on-site to shuck oysters and provide a lesson in seafood.
—Colleen Sullivan, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Dec. 2023
Simple and speedy, this classic Southern Fried Corn recipe is certainly worth the shuck.
—Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 1 July 2023
Verb
After that, guests return to the hotel kitchen to learn to shuck local oysters, make Irish soda bread, and more.
—Larry Olmsted, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
As interest rates go higher, mortgage rates also generally move upward — pushing potential buyers to shuck out more money for a home.
—Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 25 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shuck
Noun
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My memoir was built of gaps, juxtaposition, weird little nothings.—
Cheri Lucas Rowlands,
Longreads,
16 Dec. 2024
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The one whose legs turned nothings into somethings, improvising the Lions’ entire defensive game plan into a pile of ash?—
Sean Keeler,
The Denver Post,
10 Feb. 2024
Verb
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Citrus peels, coffee grounds, pine needles, and other organic matter are compostable but may cause issues when introduced in large amounts.—
Anthony Reardon,
Kansas City Star,
27 June 2025
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To prepare the salad: Separate the broccoli florets and then peel away the woody exterior of the stalks and cut into ¼-inch pieces.—
Beth Dooley,
Boston Herald,
25 June 2025
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“Shuck.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shuck. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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