Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shrugged
Verb
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The rest of the team nodded solemnly.—
Ana Karina Zatarain,
New Yorker,
19 Sep. 2025 -
On Wednesday, the first lady nodded to British heritage by wearing a floor-length Burberry trench coat, collar upturned and paired with oversized Saint Laurent shades, to board Air Force One in Washington DC.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Renowned for honesty, expertise, and quality products, the business flourished.—
Sarah Biegelsen,
Kansas City Star,
14 Sep. 2025
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As our employees have flourished, the work and results have followed.—
Liz Teran,
Fortune,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Participating buyers agree to purchase produce from farms that adhere to the program’s stringent set of protections for workers, let workers be informed about their rights by the CIW and allow independent auditors to investigate complaints from their fields.—
Max Blau,
ProPublica,
16 Sep. 2025
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Make your opinions informed by experience.—
Tim Brinkhof,
Big Think,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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While filming their latest crime comedy-drama Roofman, Peter Dinklage became quickly acquainted with co-star Channing Tatum.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
13 Sep. 2025
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The family was already acquainted with the organ donation process.—
Cara Anthony,
Miami Herald,
13 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Level 1 event, a DHS official told ABC News.—
Luke Barr,
ABC News,
19 Sep. 2025
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Four law enforcement sources told NBC News and NBC Los Angeles that the Hollywood Hills home was connected to the singer but did not provide additional details.—
Andrew Blankstein,
NBC news,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Dillon is currently in the second year of his most lucrative contract to date — a three-year deal with a cap hit of $4 million signed with the New Jersey Devils on July 1, 2024.—
Carol Schram,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Fulton, who signed a two-year, $20-million free-agent deal this offseason, could potentially solve a lot of problems once coaches can trust him.—
Jesse Newell,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
Verb
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According to the Embark website, around 90 percent of dogs tested will have at least one dog genetically related as first cousins.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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The authors found that, on average, science- and research-related recipients were allocated $150 million more when Republicans control the House and $100 million more when there is a Republican president.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Shrugged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shrugged. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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