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Recent Examples of shrug
Marci Robin, Allure, 27 Dec. 2024
Instead, Triple-A Nashville manager Rick Sweet brought the Brewers’ lineup to the plate with a shrug.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Mar. 2025
Scott Thompson, Fox News, 26 Feb. 2025
But the Trump administration's coddling of the AfD—giving it license to shrug away history—will have the opposite effect to what the U.S. president is looking for.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 24 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Her black high-neck shrug and wide-leg pants complete what feels like an elegant, subtly goth look with a coquette twist.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 27 Dec. 2024
Instead, Triple-A Nashville manager Rick Sweet brought the Brewers’ lineup to the plate with a shrug.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Mar. 2025
Verb
In the clip, Doncic seems perplexed that happened, and ultimately shrugs it off.
—Scott Thompson, Fox News, 26 Feb. 2025
But the Trump administration's coddling of the AfD—giving it license to shrug away history—will have the opposite effect to what the U.S. president is looking for.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 24 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shrug
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The strike hit the surgical building of Nasser Hospital in the city of Khan Yunis, the ministry said, days after the facility was overwhelmed with the dead and wounded when Israel resumed the war in Gaza last week with a surprise wave of airstrikes.—
Wafaa Shurafa and Samy Magdy,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Mar. 2025
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The good news is that emotions function somewhat like a wave.—
Tim Maurer,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
Verb
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When these elements come together seamlessly, both flourish.—
Glenn Llopis,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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After more than 30 years, Wimberley Glassworks still flourishes and its gallery is bursting with color—plates in kaleidoscopic shades, delicate pieces glowing brightly on tables, sculptures fanning out in rainbows over the walls, as if outraged by the white paint.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
29 Mar. 2025
Verb
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If feedback leads to changes, such as introducing a simplified claims portal, insurers should inform customers that their input directly influenced these enhancements.—
Meeri Savolainen,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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And hopefully, we will be fully informed, and our partners will discuss everything with us.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
19 Mar. 2025
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Fendi nodded to the house’s fur heritage with a variety of styles made of shearling, and a couple of actual mink designs.—
Joelle Diderich,
WWD,
20 Mar. 2025
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Employees would nod in agreement during meetings, but frustrations simmered beneath the surface.—
Leyda Lazo,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
Verb
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National Border Patrol Council Vice President Hector Garza told Fox News Digital that these videos on TikTok and other social media outlets are nothing new, but feels that the Trump administration is taking the videos seriously and actively working to secure the border.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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People close to the situation have told The Times’ Jack Harris that Betts had the norovirus.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Thorne, who has an 8-year old son, joins celebs like Benedict Cumberbatch, Paloma Faith and Emma Barnett in signing the pact that launched in September, along with more than 11,500 schools in the UK.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
23 Mar. 2025
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Jordan Henderson has a knee-dominant running gait which reportedly prevented Sir Alex Ferguson signing him for Manchester United.—
Liam Tharme,
The Athletic,
23 Mar. 2025
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Jennifer Ouellette Senior Writer 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.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
23 Mar. 2025
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Paul Weiss drew Trump’s ire not for anything sports related but largely because of former law firm partner—and former federal prosecutor—Mark Pomerantz.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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“Shrug.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shrug. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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