shrugged

verb

Definition of shruggednext
past tense of shrug
as in nodded

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shrugged
  1. informed
  2. acquainted
  3. told
Verb
  • These changes were informed by 3-language surveys analyzing the preferences of more than 40 Eastern Europeans.
    Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Her experience as a professional makeup artist has informed the thoughtful curation of products for her namesake brand.
    Bianca Salonga, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of informed
Verb
  • Authorities said it is believed the suspect and the victims were acquainted.
    Harry Harris, The Mercury News, 6 Dec. 2024
  • So many of us are just now getting acquainted with the idea of inference, where the computer thinks before responding to your question.
    John Werner, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of acquainted
Verb
  • Galliano’s cultural impact and technical and inventive Margiela creations have had a halo effect on the brand as a whole, Margiela parent company OTB’s founder and chairman Renzo Rosso told Vogue Business in a recent interview.
    Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The Salt Lake County Jail told Newsweek Murray was released on Tuesday.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of told
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