as in to cheat
to rob by the use of trickery or threats
the rumor is that he started his career shaking people down as an enforcer for the mob
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Recent Examples of shake down
Megan Crepeau, Chicago Tribune, 6 Oct. 2024
But shaking down or even crippling an ExxonMobil, DuPont, or Cargill will not change consumer behavior.
—Ed Hirs, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 3 Oct. 2024
His shakedown cruise was from the mainland to Sardinia, with a five-person crew aboard.
—Tonya Russell, Robb Report, 23 Sep. 2024
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Verb
Edward Burke, who went to prison last month for shaking down business owners and developers.
—Megan Crepeau, Chicago Tribune, 6 Oct. 2024
But shaking down or even crippling an ExxonMobil, DuPont, or Cargill will not change consumer behavior.
—Ed Hirs, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
Noun
Since its release, the anthem has gone from a scathing shakedown to a hip-hop rallying cry, earning Lamar his first-ever No. 1 solo single on the Billboard Hot 100 and topping the Hot Rap Songs tally for 14 weeks.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 3 Oct. 2024
His shakedown cruise was from the mainland to Sardinia, with a five-person crew aboard.
—Tonya Russell, Robb Report, 23 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shake down
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Others cast blame, lie, and even cheat to avoid consequences.Serenity Gibbons, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Alexander says having an app summarize material for a learner is not considered cheating.Sarah Scott, Parents, 9 Dec. 2024
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In addition to the full-beam primary, belowdecks are two spacious ensuite cabins in each hull, with a bonus room for twin bunks or storage.Howard Walker, Robb Report, 24 Oct. 2024
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Sandy wisely asks Aesha to change the bunk assignments so Bri and Ellie don’t share a cabin.Emma Soren, Vulture, 6 Aug. 2024
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There are hundreds of options on the market, so finding your favorite can take some trial and error, but don't fret, because our editors did the testing for you.Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 26 Oct. 2024
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And his ultimate design was a lengthy process of trial and error.Mark Peikert, IndieWire, 29 Nov. 2024
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However, now women can serve as drivers, grenade launchers, BMP fighting vehicle commanders, deputy commanders of reconnaissance groups, machine-gunners and snipers.Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
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Ukraine’s shortage of air defense systems allows Russian manned and unmanned aircraft to conduct reconnaissance and to take out any high-value Ukrainian targets that are within shooting range, impeding the force concentration necessary for offensive action.Elie Tenenbaum, Foreign Affairs, 3 Dec. 2024
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Reusable Pizza Storage Container (5-Pack) This triangular container is way easier to squeeze into the fridge than a bulky pizza box.Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 10 Dec. 2024
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Translated, the budget pressures that Fitch expects to continue squeezing higher education are coming from rising costs and stagnant public support and not necessarily from market retraction.Derek Newton, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Best of all, being on the Vision headset, the game was designed so that it can be played comfortable sitting down, standing or even on a hammock.Gieson Cacho, The Mercury News, 11 Dec. 2024
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Unlimited Cruise Pass—What Virgin Cruises Offers The $120,000 price tag Virgin is asking for an annual unlimited cruise pass is based on a double Sea Terrace cabin with a balcony and hammock, for single or double occupancy.Alex Ledsom, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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Still, the listing marked a fresh test of market sentiment towards China’s beauty segment, and the company passed it with flying colors.Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune Asia, 10 Dec. 2024
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However, with Mars retrograde opposing Venus, your romantic and friendship dynamics are being put to the test.Valerie Mesa, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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Officers then took the suspect into custody, transported him to the Altoona Police Department, where, during a search, officers found a U.S. passport that identified him as Luigi Mangione.Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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Agents were only documenting searches that uncovered money or drugs, not the many encounters that showed nothing.Andrew Wimer, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Shake down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shake%20down. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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