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as in shudders
to make a series of small irregular or violent movements
the bus rattled and shook as it barreled down a rutted road
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as in avoids
to get or keep away from (as a responsibility) through cleverness or trickery
we shook our pursuers by cutting through the abandoned lot
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as in shivers
a sense of panic or extreme nervousness
I get the shakes every time I hear her voice
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Recent Examples of shakes
Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 15 Apr. 2026
Protein shakes can be made with milk or water.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 9 Apr. 2026
Rx bars were fanned out on a silver platter, Lean Body shakes dotted the table, cups of Chobani were arranged in a pyramid.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Apr. 2026
Use protein powders in smoothies or shakes to help fill nutrient gaps.
—Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 9 Apr. 2026
One evening, Emma makes a dark confession that casts her in a completely different light; Charlie’s reaction, in turn, shakes her trust.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 8 Apr. 2026
Hayden, working the grill behind her husband, laughs and shakes her head with a slight eye roll the way only a loving wife can.
—Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 2 Apr. 2026
In the process, the capsule shakes pretty aggressively.
—Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
In a few years, the Iran war could be as unpopular on the Right as the Iraq War is today, especially if American casualties climb higher and an energy shock shakes the economy.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 30 Mar. 2026
Dee-Ann Durbin, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Bring cash for soft-serve cones, shakes, sundaes, or slushies.
—Sarah Miller, Midwest Living, 29 Apr. 2026
Karres founded the iconic South End restaurant that grew from an ice cream stand named Zesto’s in 1967 into a local institution known for its hamburgers and soft-serve dip-top cones and shakes.
—Charlotte Observer, 28 Apr. 2026
The menu includes shakes, like a Strawberry Shortcake Krunch, as well as boba refreshers and iced coffees.
—ABC News, 28 Apr. 2026
While pitchers have that power, Marcello said the Marlins are already seeing fewer shakes since the start of the season.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2026
The centerpiece of the chain’s generations of success has been the Whopper, flame-broiled, customized and accompanied by industry standards like French fries and shakes.
—Steve Patterson, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
However, some of these products are ultra-processed, like frozen meals and shakes.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 13 Apr. 2026
Sometimes that’s in the form of shakes, steaks, chicken, or fish.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Apr. 2026
Verb
Russian President Vladimir Putin shakes hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping during a reception, held on Victory Day marking the 80th anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany in World War Two, at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, May 9, 2025.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 15 Apr. 2026
Protein shakes can be made with milk or water.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 9 Apr. 2026
Rx bars were fanned out on a silver platter, Lean Body shakes dotted the table, cups of Chobani were arranged in a pyramid.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Apr. 2026
Use protein powders in smoothies or shakes to help fill nutrient gaps.
—Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 9 Apr. 2026
One evening, Emma makes a dark confession that casts her in a completely different light; Charlie’s reaction, in turn, shakes her trust.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 8 Apr. 2026
Hayden, working the grill behind her husband, laughs and shakes her head with a slight eye roll the way only a loving wife can.
—Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 2 Apr. 2026
In the process, the capsule shakes pretty aggressively.
—Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
In a few years, the Iran war could be as unpopular on the Right as the Iraq War is today, especially if American casualties climb higher and an energy shock shakes the economy.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 30 Mar. 2026
Noun
The menu includes shakes, like a Strawberry Shortcake Krunch, as well as boba refreshers and iced coffees.
—Dee-Ann Durbin, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Bring cash for soft-serve cones, shakes, sundaes, or slushies.
—Sarah Miller, Midwest Living, 29 Apr. 2026
Karres founded the iconic South End restaurant that grew from an ice cream stand named Zesto’s in 1967 into a local institution known for its hamburgers and soft-serve dip-top cones and shakes.
—Charlotte Observer, 28 Apr. 2026
The menu includes shakes, like a Strawberry Shortcake Krunch, as well as boba refreshers and iced coffees.
—ABC News, 28 Apr. 2026
While pitchers have that power, Marcello said the Marlins are already seeing fewer shakes since the start of the season.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2026
The centerpiece of the chain’s generations of success has been the Whopper, flame-broiled, customized and accompanied by industry standards like French fries and shakes.
—Steve Patterson, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
However, some of these products are ultra-processed, like frozen meals and shakes.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 13 Apr. 2026
Sometimes that’s in the form of shakes, steaks, chicken, or fish.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shakes
Verb
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Hotels used in talks last week have already asked patrons leave as the country shudders into another quasi-lockdown.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
19 Apr. 2026
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Everytime one goes by, the car shudders.—
Leon Hale,
Houston Chronicle,
3 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Rideshare and taxis are widely available too, but light rail avoids the post-match traffic gridlock.—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
1 May 2026
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Charles, who is the British head of state but not the head of government, typically avoids politics in public.—
Michael Collins,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Miller wrote the play long before the rise of artificial intelligence sent shivers through the American workforce.—
Chris Jones,
New York Daily News,
10 Apr. 2026
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And some shivers, because that title isn’t a misdirect.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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In a viral video of the aftermath, the robot jerks back and forth to shake the glass off, showering yet more dangerous shards onto the sidewalk.—
Frank Landymore,
Futurism,
26 Mar. 2026
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Ross’s video does not show if the SUV made contact with him, as the camera angle jerks up to the sky.—
Danya Gainor,
CNN Money,
12 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Mr Cobra evades most classification from there, blending free jazz, musique concrète, ’00s pop, house, industrial techno, and air horns, interlaced with dialogue snipped from Korean folk operas and experimental films.—
Hattie Lindert,
Pitchfork,
17 Apr. 2026
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But even if Booker’s appearance evades the FCC’s scrutiny, the commission is closely watching TV talk programs, with The View in particular a subject of interest.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Mar. 2026
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The same study notes that the hormonal cascade may even dull pain by activating peripheral nerves and autonomic pathways.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
30 Apr. 2026
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Hug a Therapy Llama Therapy llamas and alpacas are calming fliers' nerves at this US airport.—
Hannah Wallace,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Every night the Dallas Stars host playoff games, the area in and around the American Airlines Center vibrates with activity, commerce and life.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Apr. 2026
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Inside, standing 43 inches tall, a silver speaker from Takahiro Miyashita’s brand TheSoloist vibrates high fidelity through the showroom.—
Samantha Lee
Connect
April 17,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Farm stays are far from new, but travelers are showing a resounding new interest in rural, back-to-the-land escapes.—
Jen Murphy,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Apr. 2026
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Austin escapes the clinic through the ceiling and calls Eunice from a cab to the police station.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Shakes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shakes. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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