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Recent Examples of shrug
Avery Lotz, Axios, 26 Jan. 2025
That’s the most distressing thing about general manager Kyle Davidson’s decision to fire Richardson on Thursday — the collective shrug with which it was met.
—Mark Lazerus, The Athletic, 6 Dec. 2024
Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 11 Feb. 2025
Sheeran smiled at the crowd and shrugged before ending his show.
—Janelle Ash, Fox News, 10 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Trump's inspectors general firings generate some shrugs Trump's ongoing civil service shakeup saw more than a dozen inspectors general booted from their posts across the federal government Friday.
—Avery Lotz, Axios, 26 Jan. 2025
That’s the most distressing thing about general manager Kyle Davidson’s decision to fire Richardson on Thursday — the collective shrug with which it was met.
—Mark Lazerus, The Athletic, 6 Dec. 2024
Verb
As of late the artist has been experimenting with many different styles ranging from bodysuits worn with furry knee-high boots to curve-hugging dresses paired with a cheetah print shrugged cardigan.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 11 Feb. 2025
Sheeran smiled at the crowd and shrugged before ending his show.
—Janelle Ash, Fox News, 10 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shrug
Noun
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In the lead-up to yesterday’s event, a wave of documentaries emphasized just how much history the show has encompassed.—
Esther Zuckerman,
The Atlantic,
17 Feb. 2025
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Reddit Reacts The resignation email prompted a wave of reactions from Reddit users, many of whom found humor in the approach.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
17 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The movement flourished during the anti-lockdown movement at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
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Instead, the Cardinals have flourished under first-year coach Pat Kelsey.—
Tim Casey,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Sources, speaking on the condition of anonymity, have said that the players have been informed of the decision.—
Jordan Campbell,
The Athletic,
23 Feb. 2025
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They were informed earlier this week that their superstar center, Victor Wembanyama, is ruled out for the rest of the season due to a blood clot in his right shoulder.—
Mark Joseph,
Newsweek,
23 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The retrospective’s subtitle, The Messenger, nods to both one of his works—a canvas ode to Art Blakey—and his mission.—
Julie Belcove,
Robb Report,
22 Feb. 2025
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Every detail nods to the surroundings, from its floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace to the tree sprouting up through the floors.—
Rachel Fletcher,
Architectural Digest,
22 Feb. 2025
Verb
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His home was reportedly raided by the FBI on Wednesday, a family member told TMZ, but said Hantz left the Bandidos gang last year.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
20 Feb. 2025
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Scott Grosz, an attorney with the nonpartisan Wisconsin Legislative Council, told the committee his research found that whenever additional state money became available, the UW System president and chancellors would agree on the allocations that then get locked in for future years.—
Kelly Meyerhofer,
Journal Sentinel,
19 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The big item is signing Connor McDavid (who reaches unrestricted free agency after next season), then Bouchard.—
Allan Mitchell,
The Athletic,
17 Feb. 2025
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Trump signed an executive order to establish the MAHA Commission, headed by RFK Jr, on February 13.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
17 Feb. 2025
Verb
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During the sketch, Thompson called out the fact that Darius and Murphy's Morgan, who wore a shimmery red jacket and a comically large gold medallion, seemed like they might be related.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
People.com,
17 Feb. 2025
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Jennifer is a senior writer at Ars Technica with a particular focus on where science meets culture, covering everything from physics and related interdisciplinary topics to her favorite films and TV series.—
Jennifer Ouellette,
Ars Technica,
4 Feb. 2025
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“Shrug.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shrug. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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