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Recent Examples of shrug
Andrew Leahey, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
There’s less Lou Reed swagger and more Paul Simon melancholy, a survey of modern American accoutrements and spiritual confusion delivered with a shrug.
—Linnie Greene, Pitchfork, 21 Jan. 2026
Big Think, 5 Nov. 2025
If South Miami-Dade commuters shrug at Metro Express, county leaders will be left having to explain why Washington and Tallahassee should back other transit projects when riders failed to embrace this one.
—Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Put together, the tariff as leverage for Greenland plan will be met with a shrug from Denmark, exporters that hold their prices firm, and Americans once again eating the cost.
—Andrew Leahey, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
There’s less Lou Reed swagger and more Paul Simon melancholy, a survey of modern American accoutrements and spiritual confusion delivered with a shrug.
—Linnie Greene, Pitchfork, 21 Jan. 2026
Verb
And that target can either shrug, laugh along, or take offense.
—Big Think, 5 Nov. 2025
If South Miami-Dade commuters shrug at Metro Express, county leaders will be left having to explain why Washington and Tallahassee should back other transit projects when riders failed to embrace this one.
—Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shrug
Noun
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An unprecedented wave of Chinese AI listings has also unfolded in Hong Kong.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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For now, the agency still represents other A-list talent including Kendrick Lamar, Coldplay and Tyler, the Creator, though many in the industry suspect a wave of departures is coming.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
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But expecting that dogs will fill the social and emotional gaps in our lives is actually an obstacle to dogs’ flourishing, and human flourishing as well.—
Margret Grebowicz,
Fortune,
13 Feb. 2026
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With a wide range of cuisines — from African‑Caribbean to French‑Asian pastries, Korean fried chicken to French and Japanese cuisines under one roof — Des Moines is flourishing as a culinary destination.—
Rachel E. Stassen-Berger,
Des Moines Register,
12 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The experience informed his attitude toward the Oklahoma Insurance Department, with which Coppermark has had a long and litigious relationship.—
J.C. Hallman,
Oklahoman,
10 Feb. 2026
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Facts need to be robustly and responsibly established before they’re used to inform our decision-making process.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Somewhere, Belichick is remembering Gronk’s rookie season and nodding his head in agreement.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Feb. 2026
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Attendees at the baby fair in Seoul nodded to the government’s many initiatives, including subsidies and support programs for young parents.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The singer then materialized and handed the boy one of his Grammys and told him always to believe in himself.—
Mikael Wood,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Crashes, luge athletes will tell you, are part of the game, a necessary teaching tool that helps young lugers learn how to navigate sliding on their back down an icy course, sometimes faster than 90 miles per hour.—
Lindsay Schnell,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Now, though, Geeslin and other prominent members of the local Deaf community are concerned that a new master’s program at Butler University will result in fewer deaf kids learning to sign.—
Claire Rafford,
IndyStar,
9 Feb. 2026
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Local leaders in Maryland also signed bills banning private detention centers.—
Lautaro Grinspan,
AJC.com,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
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They’re related, sure, but key differences exist based on the inventory and distribution.—
Jon Wilner,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Feb. 2026
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The driver and the child’s family are not related, police said.—
Rocco Parascandola,
New York Daily News,
8 Feb. 2026
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“Shrug.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shrug. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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