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noun

Definition of shrugsnext
plural of shrug
as in waves

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verb

present tense third-person singular of shrug
as in informs

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  1. informs
  2. tells
  3. advises
Verb
  • Rather, his supporters say that Montgomery was the first to understand and demonstrate the physics and control that still informs modern flight.
    Jake Goodrick, Sacramento Bee, 6 Jan. 2025
  • That’s why another function of the department is to collect information and data, which then informs research and decision-making.
    Jackie Valley, The Christian Science Monitor, 3 Jan. 2025
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  • By Monica Sager Live News Reporter 10 North Carolina Representative Virginia Foxx fell while walking down the marble staircase outside the House chamber, her communications team tells Newsweek.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
  • Unrepentant, a new book by Peter Edwards, tells the story of Campbell—now in his 60s—from his violent upbringing and hard-partying ways, to a relentless dedication to the biker lifestyle.
    Max Ufberg, hazlitt.net, 4 Jan. 2025
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  • To prepare for the cold temperatures, NWS advises residents to exercise caution while traveling, dress appropriately, keep pets indoors as much as possible, and do not use generators or grills inside.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 5 Jan. 2025
  • Because of the storm, the weather service advises that Sunday travel will be difficult, if not impossible.
    Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 4 Jan. 2025
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