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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shakeouts
Noun
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The result, as is often the case with (increasingly frequent) government shutdowns, was a mixed bag.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026 -
In the fourth quarter last year, Wendy’s closed 28 units and the rest of the shutdowns are set to occur in the first half of this year.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
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City health officials order temporary business closings due to pests, lack of hot water, sewage concerns, or licensing issues, Reinwald said.—
Francesca Pica,
jsonline.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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Objections after closings After closing arguments were complete, attorneys went to sidebar with the judge.—
Matt Schooley,
CBS News,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Pentagon officials have not given a reason for the departure, which is the latest of more than a dozen firings of top generals and admirals.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
3 Apr. 2026
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Other Cabinet firings could also be on the horizon.—
Ramsey Touchberry,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Apr. 2026
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