as in shocked
to cause an unpleasant surprise for
the news that we had failed the auto inspection shook us up
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Recent Examples of shaken up
Dan Vladar, shaken up a bit in the third with an apparent right hand or wrist injury, stopped 28 shots and again outplayed embattled Stuart Skinner in net.
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CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
Chewy Bolivian cuñapes are shaken up with the aromatic flavors of garlic bread.
—Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 21 Apr. 2026
Practical Magic 2 sees the lives of sisters Sally Owens (Bullock) and Gillian Owens (Kidman) shaken up when a mysterious figure (Lee Pace) arrives in their quaint New England town with a new quest for them.
—Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
These incidents are part of a larger break-in problem that has shaken up San Fernando Valley residents over the last year.
—Kevinisha Walker, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
Parts of its product line also get periodically shaken up, with seasonal finds and other favorites being introduced or withdrawn, but customers can count on the staples in our basket.
—Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
The association said the deaths of the two young aviators have shaken up the industry.
—Philip Marcelo, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
However, the show has shaken up the format before, choosing to swap the order of Benedict and Colin’s stories.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 24 Mar. 2026
During his pontificate, Francis had shaken up the College of Cardinals – the body that would appoint his successor.
—Christopher Lamb, CNN Money, 14 Mar. 2026
CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
Chewy Bolivian cuñapes are shaken up with the aromatic flavors of garlic bread.
—Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 21 Apr. 2026
Practical Magic 2 sees the lives of sisters Sally Owens (Bullock) and Gillian Owens (Kidman) shaken up when a mysterious figure (Lee Pace) arrives in their quaint New England town with a new quest for them.
—Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
These incidents are part of a larger break-in problem that has shaken up San Fernando Valley residents over the last year.
—Kevinisha Walker, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
Parts of its product line also get periodically shaken up, with seasonal finds and other favorites being introduced or withdrawn, but customers can count on the staples in our basket.
—Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
The association said the deaths of the two young aviators have shaken up the industry.
—Philip Marcelo, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
However, the show has shaken up the format before, choosing to swap the order of Benedict and Colin’s stories.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 24 Mar. 2026
During his pontificate, Francis had shaken up the College of Cardinals – the body that would appoint his successor.
—Christopher Lamb, CNN Money, 14 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shaken up
Verb
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The couple was shocked to find that their left-leaning friends were coming to the same conclusion.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Apr. 2026
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In 2016, after winning the Formula 1 Driver’s Championship, Nico Rosberg shocked the racing world by abruptly retiring at 31.—
Justin Birnbaum,
Sportico.com,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Lee Cronin was both flattered and frightened when Jason Blum suggested titling his The Mummy reimagining as Lee Cronin’s The Mummy.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
20 Apr. 2026
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When to see a doctor Ashamalla stressed that people shouldn’t be frightened by every ache or pain.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
6 Apr. 2026
Verb
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After the goring, the animal retreated back into the reserve when scared off by other patrol members.—
Ryan Brennan
April 27,
Miami Herald,
27 Apr. 2026
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After the goring, the rhino retreated back into the reserve when other patrol members scared it off.—
Ryan Brennan
April 27,
Kansas City Star,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Shaken up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shaken%20up. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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