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as in shuddered
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 escaped
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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Recent Examples of shaken
The homeowner and her family, while physically unharmed, are shaken and dealing with the aftermath of the crash and damage to their home.
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Saman Shafiq, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2025
His voice is shaken, his thoughts clouded by shock and grief.
—Julian Sancton, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Jan. 2025
Lastly, it was shaken dry and passed into a freezer that was the size of a studio apartment.
—Dhruv Khullar, The New Yorker, 6 Jan. 2025
Is everyone feeling bright-eyed and bushy-tailed, having fully shaken off the cobwebs of the last year, and eager to take on the adventures that await in 2025?
—Mia Leimkuhler, New York Times, 4 Jan. 2025
The Bourbon Street attack has not shaken the NFL's belief in New Orleans as a Super Bowl host city.
—Jesse Kirsch, NBC News, 3 Jan. 2025
This event has shaken people up, and soon, national events like the Super Bowl and Mardi Gras will draw millions to the city.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 3 Jan. 2025
The animals, shaken from their dreams, were frightened.
—Karen Zautyk, New York Daily News, 24 Dec. 2024
Consumers remain stubbornly unwilling to spend money, shaken by a real estate crisis and weak labor market that have been a drag on China’s economy.
—Alexandra Stevenson, New York Times, 19 Dec. 2024
Saman Shafiq, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2025
His voice is shaken, his thoughts clouded by shock and grief.
—Julian Sancton, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Jan. 2025
Lastly, it was shaken dry and passed into a freezer that was the size of a studio apartment.
—Dhruv Khullar, The New Yorker, 6 Jan. 2025
Is everyone feeling bright-eyed and bushy-tailed, having fully shaken off the cobwebs of the last year, and eager to take on the adventures that await in 2025?
—Mia Leimkuhler, New York Times, 4 Jan. 2025
The Bourbon Street attack has not shaken the NFL's belief in New Orleans as a Super Bowl host city.
—Jesse Kirsch, NBC News, 3 Jan. 2025
This event has shaken people up, and soon, national events like the Super Bowl and Mardi Gras will draw millions to the city.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 3 Jan. 2025
The animals, shaken from their dreams, were frightened.
—Karen Zautyk, New York Daily News, 24 Dec. 2024
Consumers remain stubbornly unwilling to spend money, shaken by a real estate crisis and weak labor market that have been a drag on China’s economy.
—Alexandra Stevenson, New York Times, 19 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shaken
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Oklahoma went into Knoxville and barely escaped with a win over Tennessee.Sabreena Merchant, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
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Stuffed for no gain, the Steelers turned the ball over on downs but still escaped with a win thanks to six Chris Boswell field goals.Mike DeFabo, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
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During his time in the White House, Ford started a program granting amnesty to some men who had evaded the draft during the Vietnam War in exchange for 24 months of public service.Joe Hernandez, NPR, 4 Jan. 2025
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Players gathered around the visitor’s dugout, where coach Jim Mora accepted the trophy, and took in the moment, embracing a feeling that has evaded the program for some time.Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 28 Dec. 2024
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Sweeping, taking out the garbage or even washing your hair should be avoided.Amanda Cappelli, CBS News, 31 Dec. 2024
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Washington avoided the direct hit, leaving Orr to land on his back.Jeff Zrebiec, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
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If you’ve been swayed by the new ad promoting the Apple Watch as a great device to boost your motivation and help keep your new year’s resolutions, then a new sales at Amazon and Best Buy are timely.David Phelan, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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An owner seemingly swayed in personnel decisions by video game player rankings.Jim Reineking, USA TODAY, 27 Dec. 2024
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“Shaken.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shaken. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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