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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
Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 13 Feb. 2026
Thinking back to the days leading up to the 2025 Daytona 500, Sarah Turner Wells shakes her head in astonishment.
—Jordan Bianchi, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2026
In most cases, protein shakes work best as a supplement rather than a routine replacement for whole meals.
—Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 9 Feb. 2026
Also, unlike Premier Protein shakes, Fairlife shakes are suitable for anybody who’s lactose intolerant.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2026
The bulletin highlights the case of James Craig, who was convicted in July of poisoning his wife’s protein shakes with a mix of cyanide and tetrahydrozoline, the medication used in eye drops.
—Minyvonne Burke, NBC news, 5 Feb. 2026
Arsenic was added to his wife’s protein shakes.
—Emma Bussey , Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 5 Feb. 2026
Newsom shakes his head, seeming more mournful than angry.
—Maya Singer, Vogue, 1 Feb. 2026
Protein shakes may also help with appetite control.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 30 Jan. 2026
Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 9 Feb. 2026
Instead of shakes and booms, Fleet Space’s node system relies on the naturally occurring vibrations of the earth and the sound waves created by those walking upon it.
—Lauren Steele, The Atlantic, 7 Feb. 2026
It is often used in smoothies, shakes, or recipes and can feel more filling.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 30 Jan. 2026
Using a spatula, stir in flour, a few shakes of hot sauce, salt, and Rice Krispies cereal.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Jan. 2026
Think egg muffins loaded with veggies, or high-quality ready-to-drink protein shakes.
—Lauren Manaker, SELF, 14 Jan. 2026
Vintage staples like sundaes, floats, and shakes are still offered too.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 14 Jan. 2026
And Robert is still there today, selling the stand’s famous shakes and tropical produce.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 14 Jan. 2026
Both earned top marks in our taste test of bottled protein shakes.
—Andrea Strong, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Jan. 2026
Verb
When Dana peeks in and Robby simply shakes his head no?
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 13 Feb. 2026
Thinking back to the days leading up to the 2025 Daytona 500, Sarah Turner Wells shakes her head in astonishment.
—Jordan Bianchi, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2026
In most cases, protein shakes work best as a supplement rather than a routine replacement for whole meals.
—Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 9 Feb. 2026
Also, unlike Premier Protein shakes, Fairlife shakes are suitable for anybody who’s lactose intolerant.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2026
The bulletin highlights the case of James Craig, who was convicted in July of poisoning his wife’s protein shakes with a mix of cyanide and tetrahydrozoline, the medication used in eye drops.
—Minyvonne Burke, NBC news, 5 Feb. 2026
Arsenic was added to his wife’s protein shakes.
—Emma Bussey , Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 5 Feb. 2026
Newsom shakes his head, seeming more mournful than angry.
—Maya Singer, Vogue, 1 Feb. 2026
Protein shakes may also help with appetite control.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 30 Jan. 2026
Noun
Unless otherwise directed by a healthcare provider, use protein shakes as a supplement, not as a meal replacement.
—Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 9 Feb. 2026
Instead of shakes and booms, Fleet Space’s node system relies on the naturally occurring vibrations of the earth and the sound waves created by those walking upon it.
—Lauren Steele, The Atlantic, 7 Feb. 2026
It is often used in smoothies, shakes, or recipes and can feel more filling.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 30 Jan. 2026
Using a spatula, stir in flour, a few shakes of hot sauce, salt, and Rice Krispies cereal.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Jan. 2026
Think egg muffins loaded with veggies, or high-quality ready-to-drink protein shakes.
—Lauren Manaker, SELF, 14 Jan. 2026
Vintage staples like sundaes, floats, and shakes are still offered too.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 14 Jan. 2026
And Robert is still there today, selling the stand’s famous shakes and tropical produce.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 14 Jan. 2026
Both earned top marks in our taste test of bottled protein shakes.
—Andrea Strong, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shakes
Verb
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The mind shudders at the thought.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Jan. 2026
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So one shudders to think what might happen when the Dolphins now face a murderer’s row of elite running backs and mobile quarterbacks.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The message also avoids links on purpose.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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To the Kremlin’s frustration, the plan also avoids any provision that would force Ukraine to give up territory to the Russians.—
Simon Shuster,
The Atlantic,
12 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Algebra in between scenes… sends shivers down my spine!—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2026
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Their accounts gave me shivers of recognition—their experiences echoed my father’s stories.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Ross’s video does not show if the SUV made contact with him, as the camera angle jerks up to the sky.—
Danya Gainor,
CNN Money,
12 Jan. 2026
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The video suddenly jerks away as the vehicle starts to move and shots can be heard.—
Nicole Sganga,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Experts who spoke to Flow Space are hopeful that these new approvals will provide the necessary tools to treat a disease that evades treatment by constantly mutating.—
Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
16 Dec. 2025
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In the film, Sea-Based X-Band Radar detects a missile flying across the Pacific Ocean toward Chicago that later evades interception.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Nov. 2025
Noun
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And there have been nerves about AI eating into software’s market share for a while.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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On March 9, Avry Jo, who is now 4, was diagnosed with neuroblastoma, a highly aggressive cancer of the nerves that typically occurs within the first few years of life.—
Nicole Villalpando,
Austin American Statesman,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
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My car vibrates at 50 miles per hour and higher.—
John Paul,
The Providence Journal,
7 Feb. 2026
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The former allows the player to set beats-per-minute, beats per bar, select different rhythms and whether a sound beeps and/or the device vibrates to the beat.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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When cooked straight from frozen, that fractured surface dries quickly as moisture turns to steam and escapes before the interior fully softens.—
Anne Wolf,
Martha Stewart,
8 Feb. 2026
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In Austin, February is practically a monthlong ode to friendship, from brunches where the mimosas are mandatory to rooftop escapes, DIY adventures and dessert experiments that make staying in feel just as celebratory.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Shakes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shakes. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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