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as in jerked
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 avoided
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 shook
Richard Arnold, the chief executive whose departure had already been announced, went round the room and shook everyone’s hand, expressing his belief the future at United would be bright.
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Adam Crafton, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
The camera then cut to Johansson, who shook her head while grimacing.
—Toria Sheffield, People.com, 22 Dec. 2024
Bare trees shook like chilly bones.
—Margaux Laskey, New York Times, 21 Dec. 2024
The system shook hands with my Droid immediately, and the sound system, happily, has knobs.
—Josh Max, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
The Collective put that exact sentiment into practice by leading a multi-coalition response to the Roxbury Murders, which shook the Boston area during the first six months of 1979.
—Jazmine Hughes, Them, 20 Dec. 2024
Annie stood with a hand on her hip and shook her head.
—Greg Borowski, Journal Sentinel, 18 Dec. 2024
Annie pointed to the far window, shook her head and wagged a finger in disdain.
—Greg Borowski, Journal Sentinel, 18 Dec. 2024
The quarterback shook off a left leg injury late in the second quarter to throw for 213 yards and one touchdown on 21-of-30 passing.
—Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
Adam Crafton, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
The camera then cut to Johansson, who shook her head while grimacing.
—Toria Sheffield, People.com, 22 Dec. 2024
Bare trees shook like chilly bones.
—Margaux Laskey, New York Times, 21 Dec. 2024
The system shook hands with my Droid immediately, and the sound system, happily, has knobs.
—Josh Max, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
The Collective put that exact sentiment into practice by leading a multi-coalition response to the Roxbury Murders, which shook the Boston area during the first six months of 1979.
—Jazmine Hughes, Them, 20 Dec. 2024
Annie stood with a hand on her hip and shook her head.
—Greg Borowski, Journal Sentinel, 18 Dec. 2024
Annie pointed to the far window, shook her head and wagged a finger in disdain.
—Greg Borowski, Journal Sentinel, 18 Dec. 2024
The quarterback shook off a left leg injury late in the second quarter to throw for 213 yards and one touchdown on 21-of-30 passing.
—Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shook
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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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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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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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“Shook.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shook. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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