1
as in shaking
marked by or given to small uncontrollable bodily movements
the old man's hands were so shaky that I was afraid he'd drop the glass
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as in questionable
giving good reason for being doubted, questioned, or challenged
results that were arrived at using some shaky experimental procedures
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Recent Examples of shaky
The thrills are suspended in time, allowing an audience to sit with the shaky emotions swirling around the idyllic rural expanse, which dutifully frames the protagonist’s trepidation, longing, doubt and joy.
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Holly Jones, Variety, 26 Aug. 2025
The era of shaky sets, rubbery costumes, and crude models has now largely made way for photorealistic computer renderings, digital studio environments, and realtime CGI prosthetics, and science fiction productions now feel incredibly immersive, well resolved, and believable.
—Nick Foster
august 26, Literary Hub, 26 Aug. 2025
That clear difference of opinion represents an opportunity for Putin to portray the Ukrainians and the Europeans – not Russia – as the real obstacle to peace, potentially undermining Trump’s already shaky support for the Ukrainian war effort.
—Matthew Chance, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2025
Leadership has never been easy, but the terrain leaders stand on today feels shakier than ever.
—Jennifer Jay Palumbo, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2025
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Holly Jones, Variety, 26 Aug. 2025
The era of shaky sets, rubbery costumes, and crude models has now largely made way for photorealistic computer renderings, digital studio environments, and realtime CGI prosthetics, and science fiction productions now feel incredibly immersive, well resolved, and believable.
—Nick Foster
august 26, Literary Hub, 26 Aug. 2025
That clear difference of opinion represents an opportunity for Putin to portray the Ukrainians and the Europeans – not Russia – as the real obstacle to peace, potentially undermining Trump’s already shaky support for the Ukrainian war effort.
—Matthew Chance, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2025
Leadership has never been easy, but the terrain leaders stand on today feels shakier than ever.
—Jennifer Jay Palumbo, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shaky
Adjective
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Reject questionable practices and products, and resist modern marketing, which has a short lifespan.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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The Dolphins have versatility among their backups, but the quality of their backups remains questionable.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
21 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Literary adaptations are usually a dubious prospect.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
22 Aug. 2025
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And also highly unlikely, given Trump’s ambivalence and dubious European resolve.—
Andy Shaw,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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This disconnect suggests that while devices can worsen mental health issues, just removing them doesn't appear to solve more fundamental matters of anxiety, depression or social isolation that drive problematic phone use in the first place.—
Angelica Mari,
Forbes.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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Still, this is evanescent stuff, hardly weighty enough to get mad about with respect to the aforementioned problematic areas.—
Leslie Felperin,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Aug. 2025
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Now, the Bengals are expected to field offers, as a trade is no longer as doubtful to happen.—
Justin Grasso,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Aug. 2025
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Players will be designated as available, probable, questionable, doubtful or out.—
Matt Murschel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
19 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The Girlfriend Prime Video, September 10 Literary bona fides: based on The Girlfriend by Michelle Frances (2017) Robin Wright directs and stars in this psychological thriller, alongside Laurie Davidson, who plays her son, and Olivia Cooke, who plays his new, extremely suspicious girlfriend.—
Emily Temple
August 29,
Literary Hub,
29 Aug. 2025
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Sometimes, borrowers run into an overly suspicious underwriter.—
Jeff Lazerson,
Oc Register,
28 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Gordon’s red card was debatable if probably justified, but referee Simon Hooper had joined Liverpool in providing a suitable antagonist for the evening, so Newcastle rallied.—
Harry De Cosemo,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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Carl Anka So much about this side is debatable except in midfield and, rather perversely, up front, where even a wantaway Alexander Isak seems the best option in the medium term (if not perhaps before the window closes).—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Shaky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shaky. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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