as in to shock
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 shake up
Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 20 Mar. 2025
Other contenders such as the Washington Spirit and Gotham FC had significant offseason changes, but Orlando is trusting the developmental process by allowing its players to improve instead of shaking up things.
—Kyle Foley, Orlando Sentinel, 13 Mar. 2025
Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 25 Mar. 2025
There was a little something for everyone: entertaining racing on-track, different winners for the sprint and Grand Prix, some driver and team intrigue, rumors of a potential technical shake-up happening soon, and a bit of an argument that exposes the entertainment side of the sport.
—Ars Technica, 24 Mar. 2025
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Verb
Now that’s someone who’ll shake up Alan Cumming’s tyrannical rule.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 20 Mar. 2025
Other contenders such as the Washington Spirit and Gotham FC had significant offseason changes, but Orlando is trusting the developmental process by allowing its players to improve instead of shaking up things.
—Kyle Foley, Orlando Sentinel, 13 Mar. 2025
Noun
Hawkeye’s Jack Duquesne (Tony Dalton), who criticizes Fisk’s vigilante obsession and status quo shake-ups, reminds him that the wealthy socialites shouldn’t be underestimated.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 25 Mar. 2025
There was a little something for everyone: entertaining racing on-track, different winners for the sprint and Grand Prix, some driver and team intrigue, rumors of a potential technical shake-up happening soon, and a bit of an argument that exposes the entertainment side of the sport.
—Ars Technica, 24 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shake up
Verb
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Fans and the producers were shocked by their final choice because of how Brion had acted during the show.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
20 Mar. 2025
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Rachel Zegler is still shocked by some of her experiences throughout the West Side Story casting process.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
19 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Give your legs a daytime shakeout along the property’s forested walking trails, or amp up the hiking at nearby nature getaways like Cook Forest and Parker Dam state parks.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Outside Online,
4 Mar. 2025
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The restaurant tech space is heading for a shakeout.—
Savneet Singh,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Senator Chuck Schumer, the Senate Minority Leader, has found himself under a microscope since voting to keep the government open rather than causing a shutdown.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
21 Mar. 2025
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After the resort was forced to close, Hopkin recalls how approximately ten staff members, including the general manager, showed up the day after the shutdown – without any discussion of salary.—
Melissa Noel,
Essence,
21 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Dismay or appall you, sure, but never surprise you.—
Patt Morrison,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Dec. 2024
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That kind of appalls me to think that people need not expect that of themselves.—
David Marchese Photograph by Mamadi Doumbouya,
New York Times,
15 Feb. 2024
Noun
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The Málaga Film Festival held the closing ceremony for its MAFIZ industry section on Friday evening.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
22 Mar. 2025
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Before the closing arguments, Chargualaf called his own expert witness, Mitchell Kirk, who has 30 years of experience as a car mechanic.—
Jim Woods,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Related article Filipina teenager Alexandra Eala stuns five-time grand slam champion Iga Świątek to reach Miami Open semifinals Despite losing, Eala wore a beaming smile on her face before walking off the court, with the crowd applauding her for a memorable run.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2025
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Rogen was also stunned when a Hollywood heavyweight director agreed to appear.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
26 Mar. 2025
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“Shake up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shake%20up. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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