as in trembling
marked by or given to small uncontrollable bodily movements
suffered a shaking chill during his bout with the flu
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as in twitching
a series of slight movements by a body back and forth or from side to side
gave the bottle of salad dressing a good shaking
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as in escape
the act or a means of getting or keeping away from something undesirable
condemned the government's shaking of its overseas responsibilities
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as in jerking
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 avoiding
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 shaking
Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
In the video, a terrified Archie can be seen frozen, staring and shaking.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
His home office was full of pictures of him shaking hands with famous visitors, like the Canadian Prime Minister and the Queen of Jordan.
—Rachel Aviv, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
Your ruler Mercury will also station retrograde in Sagittarius—your seventh house of partnerships—on November 9, revealing all the ways your desires for independence may be shaking things up with up your closest allies and enemies.
—Roya Backlund, StyleCaster, 23 Dec. 2024
The Ohio State Buckeyes rebounded in a big way on Saturday, shaking off the sting of their recent home loss to Michigan with a commanding victory over the Tennessee Volunteers.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
Mangione allegedly began shaking after the question.
—Liam Quinn, People.com, 12 Dec. 2024
Their small aquatic habitat started shaking only two minutes later.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 12 Dec. 2024
Eyewitnesses who watched the interaction between Representative Nancy Mace and James McIntyre are questioning the congresswoman's claims about being assaulted, describing instead a scene where McIntyre was just shaking her hand.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Verb
Symptoms like a fast heart rate, or shortness of breath, shaking and chills, confusion or lethargy.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
In the video, a terrified Archie can be seen frozen, staring and shaking.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
His home office was full of pictures of him shaking hands with famous visitors, like the Canadian Prime Minister and the Queen of Jordan.
—Rachel Aviv, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
Your ruler Mercury will also station retrograde in Sagittarius—your seventh house of partnerships—on November 9, revealing all the ways your desires for independence may be shaking things up with up your closest allies and enemies.
—Roya Backlund, StyleCaster, 23 Dec. 2024
The Ohio State Buckeyes rebounded in a big way on Saturday, shaking off the sting of their recent home loss to Michigan with a commanding victory over the Tennessee Volunteers.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
Mangione allegedly began shaking after the question.
—Liam Quinn, People.com, 12 Dec. 2024
Their small aquatic habitat started shaking only two minutes later.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 12 Dec. 2024
Eyewitnesses who watched the interaction between Representative Nancy Mace and James McIntyre are questioning the congresswoman's claims about being assaulted, describing instead a scene where McIntyre was just shaking her hand.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shaking
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The overall spa’s aesthetic was inspired by Caroline Astor and the Gilded Age, resulting an opulent yet timeless escape.Tanya Benedicto Klich, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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There are action sequences, including a harrowing escape of agents stationed in Ukraine, and Martian’s fight skills are eventually put to good use.David Fear, Rolling Stone, 30 Dec. 2024
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The best way to lower your risk of eggshell nails is to practice nail care at home by avoiding contact with harsh chemicals and protecting your nails from cold, dry air.Carrie Madormo, RN, Health, 24 Dec. 2024
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Nations should be exploring chances for a lasting peace, and avoiding forever wars.William Lambers, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
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There has been intense speculation about the long-term viability of the relationship, given the ambitions and personalities of the two men, with many people on social media predicting an eventual falling-out.David Ingram, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Treinen got seven outs, while Buehler got the final three as the Dodgers came back to beat the Yankees and win the 2024 World Series.Nina Turner, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
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Rich had fled to Switzerland in 1983 after he was indicted on more than 50 counts of fraud and evading more than $48 million in taxes.Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
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Rosado was arrested and charged with engaging police in pursuit, evading responsibility, failure to obey stop sign, reckless driving, unreadable license plates, interfering with an officer, possession with intent to sell narcotics and operating a drug factory.Staff report, Hartford Courant, 17 Dec. 2024
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Scientists started monitoring the island more closely in 2017 when seismic activity (vibrations caused by an earthquake) intensified.Emily Blackwood, People.com, 18 Dec. 2024
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Last spring, for instance, Charlotte Tilbury came out with a collection of six scents developed with IFF’s proprietary technology meant to stir emotions, vibrations, actions and reactions.Jennifer Weil, WWD, 16 Dec. 2024
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In contrast, avoidance goals—such as quitting smoking or avoiding procrastination—can trigger the brain’s stress response, activating the amygdala.Scott Hutcheson, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
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The incorporation of collision avoidance technologies and the enhancement of space situational awareness (SSA) are equally pivotal.David Faris, Newsweek, 28 Dec. 2024
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Not literal strings, of course—but tiny loops or snippets of vibrating energy.Tom Siegfried, JSTOR Daily, 19 Dec. 2024
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Because everything is moving, everything vibrating in one great dance that is the act of becoming.Jennifer Harlan, New York Times, 13 Dec. 2024
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In the end, though, there is no escaping the fact that individuals and organizations alike need to raise their technological skill levels.Roger Trapp, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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That’s your idea of escaping a leper’s life?Lee Chang-dong, The New Yorker, 22 Dec. 2024
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“Shaking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shaking. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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