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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
Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
Uranus’ retrograde in your zone of foundations and roots shakes you to your core!
—Usa Today, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2025
Gallatin Planning Director Brian Rose says the burger, shakes and fries restaurant at 1006 Westgate Drive is getting a facelift.
—Katie Nixon, The Tennessean, 3 Sep. 2025
There’s also the matter of the upcoming County Fair, now led by Isobel (Penelope Wilton, delightful), who shakes things up by inviting Carson and cook Daisy (Sophie McShera) onto the board.
—Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2025
The universe shakes things up not to scare us, but to remind us that destiny is always unfolding.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 31 Aug. 2025
Long a staple in fitness circles, protein shakes — typically made from whey concentrate and coming in flavors like chocolate, vanilla and peanut butter — offer a creamy, milkshake-like way to pack in the nutrients.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Witnessing Hoosiers standing in front of public officials speaking passionately about a topic even as their voice shakes always invigorates my passion for this job.
—Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 25 Aug. 2025
Why do people queue up for a $20 smoothie when protein shakes cost $3?
—Billee Howard, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025
Cathy Kozlowicz, jsonline.com, 5 Sep. 2025
The business took off after expanding its product line into snacks including protein chips, pizza and shakes.
—Simone Melvin, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
This family-friendly restaurant south of Courthouse Plaza has something for everyone, from burgers and fish sandwiches to spirited shakes like the Oreo milkshake with Baileys Irish Cream.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Homemade smoothies and protein shakes can be a healthy choice, but many store-bought or made-to-order versions are surprisingly high in sugar and calories.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 14 Aug. 2025
It’s known for quality fresh beef, hand-cut fries, and real ice cream shakes.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 5 Aug. 2025
Now, yogurt cups and protein shakes are also stealing the spotlight.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 2 Aug. 2025
Verb
Bear swims to the exit, and shakes off his wet fur.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
Uranus’ retrograde in your zone of foundations and roots shakes you to your core!
—Usa Today, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2025
Gallatin Planning Director Brian Rose says the burger, shakes and fries restaurant at 1006 Westgate Drive is getting a facelift.
—Katie Nixon, The Tennessean, 3 Sep. 2025
There’s also the matter of the upcoming County Fair, now led by Isobel (Penelope Wilton, delightful), who shakes things up by inviting Carson and cook Daisy (Sophie McShera) onto the board.
—Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2025
The universe shakes things up not to scare us, but to remind us that destiny is always unfolding.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 31 Aug. 2025
Long a staple in fitness circles, protein shakes — typically made from whey concentrate and coming in flavors like chocolate, vanilla and peanut butter — offer a creamy, milkshake-like way to pack in the nutrients.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Witnessing Hoosiers standing in front of public officials speaking passionately about a topic even as their voice shakes always invigorates my passion for this job.
—Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 25 Aug. 2025
Why do people queue up for a $20 smoothie when protein shakes cost $3?
—Billee Howard, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025
Noun
There are dessert items such as frozen custard, shakes, malts and other seasonal items.
—Cathy Kozlowicz, jsonline.com, 5 Sep. 2025
The business took off after expanding its product line into snacks including protein chips, pizza and shakes.
—Simone Melvin, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
This family-friendly restaurant south of Courthouse Plaza has something for everyone, from burgers and fish sandwiches to spirited shakes like the Oreo milkshake with Baileys Irish Cream.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Homemade smoothies and protein shakes can be a healthy choice, but many store-bought or made-to-order versions are surprisingly high in sugar and calories.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 14 Aug. 2025
It’s known for quality fresh beef, hand-cut fries, and real ice cream shakes.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 5 Aug. 2025
Now, yogurt cups and protein shakes are also stealing the spotlight.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 2 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shakes
Verb
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RoboBallet avoids this trap by learning general coordination rules rather than memorising specific cases.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Sep. 2025
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The first season of The Office was particularly unpleasant at times, with some of Michael’s most appalling behavior, and The Paper avoids this almost entirely.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Hank is a Dallas Cowboys diehard; the idea of Bobby getting into the Premier League sends him into full-body shivers.—
Jeremy Gordon,
The Atlantic,
22 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Renewed sanctions may not deal much of an economic blow to Iran, especially if China evades them, but can be a potent political tool to stir fears of vulnerability and future military action, a Washington Institute expert argued.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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There has been a lot of research into understanding how cancer evades the body’s immune system, and the ways that science might be able to get around that.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Over time, high blood sugar levels associated with diabetes can damage nerves, kidneys, eyes, feet, skin, and other organs.—
Amber J. Tresca,
Verywell Health,
6 Sep. 2025
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Whatever the manifestation—hair-tucking, shorts-pulling, ball-bouncing, bobbing, pocket-checking, or something else entirely—the familiarity of these motions can have a soothing effect, calming the player’s nerves before a big shot.—
Caroline Tien,
SELF,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Also, the dual sonic mopping system vibrates 4,000 times a minute for intense cleaning power—and the mop water heats up to 176 degrees Fahrenheit to tackle stains (like stuck-on oil) and to kill germs during the self-cleaning cycle.—
Terri Williams,
Architectural Digest,
28 Aug. 2025
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Elements defy mode that vibrates the car to shed dust and dirt.—
Mark Phelan,
USA Today,
21 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Pete escapes into the snowy woods, but Lambert tracks him down and ties him up.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Sep. 2025
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Kafka always escapes interpretation.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Shakes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shakes. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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