1
as in shudders
to make a series of small irregular or violent movements
the bus rattled and shook as it barreled down a rutted road
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as in avoids
to get or keep away from (as a responsibility) through cleverness or trickery
we shook our pursuers by cutting through the abandoned lot
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as in shivers
a sense of panic or extreme nervousness
I get the shakes every time I hear her voice
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Recent Examples of shakes
Kansas City Star, 14 Sep. 2025
One team member gets to see an object in a box, then the other team members have to guess what that person saw, using only facial expressions (no nods or head shakes) as clues.
—Matthew Jackson, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2025
In this pool photograph distributed by the Russian state agency Sputnik, Russian President Vladimir Putin, left, shakes hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping during a meeting at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on September 2.
—John Feng, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
Continue reading … MCCARTHY MAGIC – Vikings QB shakes off early struggles with a heroic victory in his first career start.
—FOXNews.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Uranus’ retrograde in your zone of foundations and roots shakes you to your core!
—Usa Today, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2025
Gallatin Planning Director Brian Rose says the burger, shakes and fries restaurant at 1006 Westgate Drive is getting a facelift.
—Katie Nixon, The Tennessean, 3 Sep. 2025
There’s also the matter of the upcoming County Fair, now led by Isobel (Penelope Wilton, delightful), who shakes things up by inviting Carson and cook Daisy (Sophie McShera) onto the board.
—Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2025
The universe shakes things up not to scare us, but to remind us that destiny is always unfolding.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 31 Aug. 2025
George A. Paul, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
Blend beet juice into smoothies or protein shakes.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 9 Sep. 2025
There are dessert items such as frozen custard, shakes, malts and other seasonal items.
—Cathy Kozlowicz, jsonline.com, 5 Sep. 2025
The business took off after expanding its product line into snacks including protein chips, pizza and shakes.
—Simone Melvin, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
This family-friendly restaurant south of Courthouse Plaza has something for everyone, from burgers and fish sandwiches to spirited shakes like the Oreo milkshake with Baileys Irish Cream.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 27 Aug. 2025
It’s known for quality fresh beef, hand-cut fries, and real ice cream shakes.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 5 Aug. 2025
Now, yogurt cups and protein shakes are also stealing the spotlight.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 2 Aug. 2025
Verb
Noah Cameron shakes off rocky 1st inning Sunday didn’t start well for Royals rookie starter Noah Cameron.
—Kansas City Star, 14 Sep. 2025
One team member gets to see an object in a box, then the other team members have to guess what that person saw, using only facial expressions (no nods or head shakes) as clues.
—Matthew Jackson, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2025
In this pool photograph distributed by the Russian state agency Sputnik, Russian President Vladimir Putin, left, shakes hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping during a meeting at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on September 2.
—John Feng, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
Continue reading … MCCARTHY MAGIC – Vikings QB shakes off early struggles with a heroic victory in his first career start.
—FOXNews.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Uranus’ retrograde in your zone of foundations and roots shakes you to your core!
—Usa Today, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2025
Gallatin Planning Director Brian Rose says the burger, shakes and fries restaurant at 1006 Westgate Drive is getting a facelift.
—Katie Nixon, The Tennessean, 3 Sep. 2025
There’s also the matter of the upcoming County Fair, now led by Isobel (Penelope Wilton, delightful), who shakes things up by inviting Carson and cook Daisy (Sophie McShera) onto the board.
—Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2025
The universe shakes things up not to scare us, but to remind us that destiny is always unfolding.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 31 Aug. 2025
Noun
Over the past decade, In-N-Out has phased out some artificial dyes, flavors and ingredients within its beverages, shakes and condiments.
—George A. Paul, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
Blend beet juice into smoothies or protein shakes.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 9 Sep. 2025
There are dessert items such as frozen custard, shakes, malts and other seasonal items.
—Cathy Kozlowicz, jsonline.com, 5 Sep. 2025
The business took off after expanding its product line into snacks including protein chips, pizza and shakes.
—Simone Melvin, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
This family-friendly restaurant south of Courthouse Plaza has something for everyone, from burgers and fish sandwiches to spirited shakes like the Oreo milkshake with Baileys Irish Cream.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 27 Aug. 2025
It’s known for quality fresh beef, hand-cut fries, and real ice cream shakes.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 5 Aug. 2025
Now, yogurt cups and protein shakes are also stealing the spotlight.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 2 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shakes
Verb
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Despite his confrontational reputation, Biglari notably avoids media coverage and has not in recent years participated in interviews.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
18 Sep. 2025
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Bader’s formulation avoids this problem by using ascorbyl glucoside, a water-soluble derivative that stays intact in the bottle, then converts into active Vitamin C once absorbed.—
Adam Hurly,
Robb Report,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Hank is a Dallas Cowboys diehard; the idea of Bobby getting into the Premier League sends him into full-body shivers.—
Jeremy Gordon,
The Atlantic,
22 Aug. 2025
Verb
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With the help of resourceful Marie Kreutz (Franka Potente), Bourne evades capture from the CIA — namely data analyst Nicky Parsons (Julia Stiles) and Deputy Director Ward Abbott (Brian Cox) — while untangling his involvement in the deadly Operation Treadstone.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
13 Sep. 2025
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Renewed sanctions may not deal much of an economic blow to Iran, especially if China evades them, but can be a potent political tool to stir fears of vulnerability and future military action, a Washington Institute expert argued.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
1 Sep. 2025
Noun
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No amount of research into the suspect or surveillance could make the nerves go away.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
20 Sep. 2025
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Kimmie is forced to watch uncomfortably from the sideline, but Williams knew exactly how to calm her character’s nerves.—
Andy Swift,
TVLine,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Also, the dual sonic mopping system vibrates 4,000 times a minute for intense cleaning power—and the mop water heats up to 176 degrees Fahrenheit to tackle stains (like stuck-on oil) and to kill germs during the self-cleaning cycle.—
Terri Williams,
Architectural Digest,
28 Aug. 2025
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Elements defy mode that vibrates the car to shed dust and dirt.—
Mark Phelan,
USA Today,
21 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Laura escapes her grasp and submerges Cherry, which Daniel witnesses.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Although the shooting causes alarm and triggers police investigations, Serafina initially escapes direct consequences by going into hiding.—
Isabella Wandermurem,
Time,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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There’s a breathless mood in the air that quivers and quakes at the protests to come.—
Sara Stridsberg
September 15,
Literary Hub,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Shakes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shakes. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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