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
Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 20 Jan. 2025
In 2008, federal prosecutors accused Blagojevich of turning Illinois' government into a moneymaking operation for himself by trying to, among other things, shake down a children's hospital and racetrack owners.
—Npr Staff, NPR, 11 Feb. 2025
Madeline Coleman, The Athletic, 21 Feb. 2025
The apparent shakedown — and evidence definitively linking the seven 2024 shootings — have led police to investigate the possibility that the incidents are part of attempts to shake down local businesses.
—Nate Gartrell, The Mercury News, 2 Feb. 2025
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Verb
However, expect Mostert to be released or shaken down for a pay cut, and Jeff Wilson, who sparingly played in 2024, will be a free agent.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 20 Jan. 2025
In 2008, federal prosecutors accused Blagojevich of turning Illinois' government into a moneymaking operation for himself by trying to, among other things, shake down a children's hospital and racetrack owners.
—Npr Staff, NPR, 11 Feb. 2025
Noun
The two have undergone testing during the offseason and had the shakedown of Ferrari's SF-25 car at its Fiorano Circuit on Wednesday.
—Madeline Coleman, The Athletic, 21 Feb. 2025
The apparent shakedown — and evidence definitively linking the seven 2024 shootings — have led police to investigate the possibility that the incidents are part of attempts to shake down local businesses.
—Nate Gartrell, The Mercury News, 2 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shake down
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Getty Images Photo: Getty Images Okay, cheating here a little, as Zendaya has already been cast as Ronnie Spector in Barry Jenkins’s biopic of the iconic singer and lead of the ’60s girl group the Ronettes.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
3 Apr. 2025
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Trump cheers major voter ID win — says Dems can’t 'cheat' anymore.—
FOXNews.com,
FOXNews.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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The upper level holds the bar and lounge, four guest rooms (including a six-bed bunk room, earmarked for the client’s grandchildren), and a large outdoor entertaining space.—
Rachel Gallaher,
Robb Report,
23 Mar. 2025
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My favorite hut is Zealand, because the wood-burning stove keeps the bunks toasty on chilly nights.—
Outside Online,
Outside Online,
12 Mar. 2025
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This helps people who may have specific needs (like dealing with anxiety or chronic pain) find the most effective strain without the trial and error that usually comes with cannabis shopping.—
Matt Rozo,
The Mercury News,
21 Mar. 2025
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If this isn’t understood before embarking on the change, there can be too much trial and error, resulting in a poor user experience.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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Photos released by North Korea’s official Korean Central News Agency showed Kim observing a large reconnaissance drone resembling the U.S.-made RQ-4B Global Hawk, first unveiled during a 2023 military exhibition.—
Kim Tong-Hyung,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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The agency said the test demonstrated the reconnaissance drone’s ability to track multiple targets and monitor troop movements on land and at sea, potentially enhancing North Korea’s intelligence-gathering operations and ability to neutralize enemy threats.—
Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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Carving her own musical lane in an industry so determined to squeeze her into a box has been a challenge, but PinkPantheress isn’t one to let outside voices get to her.—
Chris Malone Méndez,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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Plus, this portable Bluetooth karaoke machine is small enough to squeeze into an Easter basket.—
Jacquelyn Smith,
Parents,
4 Apr. 2025
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According to a media release by Warner Bros, only select locations, Ratliff Family Villa, Ladies’ Villa, Rick & Chelsea's Room, breakfast and lunch restaurants, pool, beach, common areas, pathways, water hammocks, gym, boxing ring and Spirit House, were filmed at Four Seasons Koh Samui.—
Emese Maczko,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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Elevate your feet Buy now: airplane foot hammock, amazon.com, $15 Keeping your feet elevated is crucial not only for comfort but also to cut down on the risk of deep vein thrombosis, or DVT—blood clots that can be caused by long periods of sitting.—
Sophie Friedman,
AFAR Media,
4 Mar. 2025
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The official added that tests were also conducted to detect the presence of drugs such as fentanyl, and the results were negative.—
Djenane Villanueva,
CNN Money,
3 Apr. 2025
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Where flood gauges will be put to the test The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's National Water Prediction Center has forecast that areas in Arkansas, Illinois and Missouri could expect major flooding.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2025
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The search resulted in 63 general acute care hospitals in the Metroplex, including Medical City hospitals, Baylor Scott & White hospitals, Methodist Medical Centers, Texas Rehabilitation Hospitals and others.—
Cody Copeland,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Apr. 2025
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According to the complaint, no firearms were found in the searches.—
Caroline Kubzansky,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Shake down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shake%20down. Accessed 9 Apr. 2025.
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