shakedowns

Definition of shakedownsnext
plural of shakedown

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for shakedowns
Noun
  • The clubhouses were outfitted with merch stands, bars, restrooms, DJs, livestreams of panels, Royal Blue vending machines and vibrating hammocks.
    Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 20 Mar. 2026
  • Head’s up—the property is designed to get you out of the rooms and enjoying Baja’s natural wonders, or even the property’s own amenities like the spa, infinity pool, and the open-air common area known as the living room (hammocks, rattan lounge pillows).
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • For Kardashian, workouts are typically split between lower-body strength days—focusing on legs and glutes—and upper-body and core sessions, with the occasional full-body circuit mixed in.
    Ciara Lucas, SELF, 31 Mar. 2026
  • With a custom acoustic platform and a headband designed for long-lasting comfort, the Beats Studio Pro-Premium are among the best headphones for workouts, travel or casual listening at home.
    BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • The crowdsourced reviewing site reports internet searches for lessons grew 819% from September 2024 to August 2025, while searches for mahjong clubs skyrocketed 4,467%.
    Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 4 Apr. 2026
  • Meghan Laidlaw, acting director of client services at Library and Archives Canada, said online searches for records have jumped sharply since the law changed.
    Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Their flight plan for Friday also included rehearsals of basic medical procedures — including chest compressions and methods to clear airway obstructions — to help prepare future Orion crews for possible emergencies in deep space.
    William Harwood, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
  • During rehearsals, McCormack welcomed all professional feedback to reach the exacting standards of the realistic medical show, especially when using instruments such as a cranial drill.
    Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • In an adjacent room is a lounge space with emerald panels, oak bookshelves and velvet couches.
    Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 3 Apr. 2026
  • For months, Robber Robber crashed on the couches of friends and fellow artists, including Greg Freeman and Lily Seabird, before eventually climbing into an unused attic for temporary shelter.
    Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 3 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • In October, attorneys suing ICE for its arrest practices questioned the now-former head of ICE’s Denver field office about a prior Post analysis of the Berkeley data.
    Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 6 Apr. 2026
  • Families should consider making a nutritious snack available an hour or so before sports practices so children with that earlier lunch time have energy available to fuel activities.
    Dr. Sarah Kinsella, Boston Herald, 5 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Wondering why Easter is celebrated with egg hunts?
    Catherine Messier, The Providence Journal, 31 Mar. 2026
  • More than 15,000 eggs dotted the grounds of Sunset Woods Park on Saturday for four back-to-back Easter egg hunts sponsored by the Park District of Highland Park.
    Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Koch and Hansen are mission specialists, responsible for conducting scientific experiments, operating specialized equipment and performing spacewalks.
    Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 30 Mar. 2026
  • After the astronauts conduct a moon walk and a series of scientific experiments, the lander would then transport them back up to Orion, which would make the journey back to Earth, according to NASA.
    Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 30 Mar. 2026
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“Shakedowns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shakedowns. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.

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