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as in shaking
marked by or given to small uncontrollable bodily movements
the old man's hands were so shaky that I was afraid he'd drop the glass
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as in questionable
giving good reason for being doubted, questioned, or challenged
results that were arrived at using some shaky experimental procedures
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Recent Examples of shaky
Generation Z came up with active-shooter drills, a pandemic that shut down their schools, climate dread, nonstop digital comparison, shaky job markets, and a front-row view of older workers burning out.
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Mark Murphy,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
On the men's side, defending champion Jannik Sinner remains the favorite despite a shaky five-set opening victory.
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Michel Martin,
NPR,
30 June 2026
The American democratic experiment stands on shaky ground.
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Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2026
Key Takeaways Most vitamins do not directly cause jitteriness, but certain supplements can make people feel shaky, restless, or overstimulated.
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Sara Hoffman,
Verywell Health,
29 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for shaky
Mark Murphy,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
On the men's side, defending champion Jannik Sinner remains the favorite despite a shaky five-set opening victory.
—
Michel Martin,
NPR,
30 June 2026
The American democratic experiment stands on shaky ground.
—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2026
Key Takeaways Most vitamins do not directly cause jitteriness, but certain supplements can make people feel shaky, restless, or overstimulated.
—
Sara Hoffman,
Verywell Health,
29 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for shaky
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shaky
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June’s tepid hiring comes after a relative surge in job gains the previous three months, countering concerns that the war in Iran would trip up an already wobbly labor market.
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Basic, an obscure album of oddball electronic rhythms and supremely wobbly guitar released in 1984 by Lou Reed collaborators Robert Quine and Fred Maher.
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During oral arguments, attorneys for both trans athletes had questionable moments.
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If the debt isn't actually yours, is too old to be legally enforceable or is otherwise questionable, negotiating may do more harm than good.
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The detective was dubious that a rape had occurred, according to his preliminary report.
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In multiple lawsuits that are now combined, Nutex investors accuse the company of hiding its partnership with HaloMD and say the dubious arrangement exposes the company to further legal risks.
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However, disputable refereeing decisions, especially in the matches against Italy and Spain, led to allegations that South Korea may have benefited from favorable officiating.
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Speech — Intimidation as censorship The First Amendment protects disputable speech, not agreeable.
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In a 2025 report issued on Tuesday, the intelligence agency said there were no indications that the party had backed off its problematic views.
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This is where overly conservative portfolios can become problematic.
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Reece James and Jarell Quansah are both doubtful due to injury, and Tino Livramento is out of the tournament entirely.
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Jimmy sounds doubtful that Carmy will agree to it.
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Large-scale events involve tabletop exercises with law enforcement, fire departments, emergency managers and venue officials running through countless scenarios — evacuations, suspicious packages, drones and crowd surges.
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Residents who witness suspicious activity can contact non-emergency dispatch at 503-629-0111 or call 911 when appropriate.
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Whether these features will be useful in your daily life is debatable.
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Whether Nurse is a good enough player to do that is debatable.
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“Shaky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shaky. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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