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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
Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2025
Today, Braum’s sells hamburgers, sundaes, banana splits, malts, shakes.
—Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 2025
The video, posted by fashion designer Sheel Yerneni (@artzysheel), shows her intern wearing a skincare sheet face mask with her eyes closed, seemingly unfazed, as the plane shakes during turbulence.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
Protein shakes are good for refueling after a workout, as the protein is easily digestible.
—Jessica Swirble, Verywell Health, 22 Oct. 2025
Sides include seasoned fries, kale slaw, mac and cheese and shakes.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 21 Oct. 2025
According to a Consumer Reports study, a number of popular protein powders and shakes contain high levels of lead.
—Li Goldstein, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 Oct. 2025
To her credit, Shannon shakes off the incipient paranoia and goes hard into the giggles at anything and everyone at the table.
—Peter Larsen, Oc Register, 17 Oct. 2025
The bet here is that if Christian Gonzalez remains healthy, and shakes off his lingering rush, the Pats’ pass defense will improve.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 17 Oct. 2025
Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 24 Oct. 2025
For even more discounts, customers can keep an eye on the Shake Shack app for other deals, like $1 sodas, $3 fries and $5 shakes.
—Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2025
In a new Consumer Reports (CR) investigation, a team of researchers tested 23 protein powders and ready-to-drink shakes from popular brands, finding that heavy metal contamination is more common than traditionally thought, flagging new concerns about how healthy these health products actually are.
—New Atlas, 22 Oct. 2025
Shared Safety Considerations Protein bars and shakes are regulated as dietary supplements.
—Jessica Swirble, Verywell Health, 22 Oct. 2025
In the video, the animals can be seen ransacking the establishment to satisfy their cravings, snacking on protein shakes, coffee and supplements.
—Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 18 Oct. 2025
The investigation included both ready-to-drink shakes and powders intended for blending into smoothies.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2025
The Consumer Reports findings are potentially concerning for them as well, given that surveys suggest a growing number of children and teens are using protein supplements, including shakes and powders.
—Rob Williams, EverydayHealth.com, 17 Oct. 2025
The nonprofit organization tested multiple samples of 23 protein powders and ready-to-drink shakes from a range of stores and online retailers over a three-month period beginning last November.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 16 Oct. 2025
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Occasional use of those protein powders isn’t as concerning as a person making protein shakes three times a day.
—Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2025
Today, Braum’s sells hamburgers, sundaes, banana splits, malts, shakes.
—Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 2025
The video, posted by fashion designer Sheel Yerneni (@artzysheel), shows her intern wearing a skincare sheet face mask with her eyes closed, seemingly unfazed, as the plane shakes during turbulence.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
Protein shakes are good for refueling after a workout, as the protein is easily digestible.
—Jessica Swirble, Verywell Health, 22 Oct. 2025
Sides include seasoned fries, kale slaw, mac and cheese and shakes.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 21 Oct. 2025
According to a Consumer Reports study, a number of popular protein powders and shakes contain high levels of lead.
—Li Goldstein, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 Oct. 2025
To her credit, Shannon shakes off the incipient paranoia and goes hard into the giggles at anything and everyone at the table.
—Peter Larsen, Oc Register, 17 Oct. 2025
The bet here is that if Christian Gonzalez remains healthy, and shakes off his lingering rush, the Pats’ pass defense will improve.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 17 Oct. 2025
Noun
Godolkin’s actual body is only able to eat applesauce, which makes sense in light of its condition, but Cipher drinks those shakes.
—Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 24 Oct. 2025
For even more discounts, customers can keep an eye on the Shake Shack app for other deals, like $1 sodas, $3 fries and $5 shakes.
—Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2025
In a new Consumer Reports (CR) investigation, a team of researchers tested 23 protein powders and ready-to-drink shakes from popular brands, finding that heavy metal contamination is more common than traditionally thought, flagging new concerns about how healthy these health products actually are.
—New Atlas, 22 Oct. 2025
Shared Safety Considerations Protein bars and shakes are regulated as dietary supplements.
—Jessica Swirble, Verywell Health, 22 Oct. 2025
In the video, the animals can be seen ransacking the establishment to satisfy their cravings, snacking on protein shakes, coffee and supplements.
—Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 18 Oct. 2025
The investigation included both ready-to-drink shakes and powders intended for blending into smoothies.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2025
The Consumer Reports findings are potentially concerning for them as well, given that surveys suggest a growing number of children and teens are using protein supplements, including shakes and powders.
—Rob Williams, EverydayHealth.com, 17 Oct. 2025
The nonprofit organization tested multiple samples of 23 protein powders and ready-to-drink shakes from a range of stores and online retailers over a three-month period beginning last November.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 16 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shakes
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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
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With the sight mounted in the middle of the receiver, there’s no way for the shooter to get bit by the optic, and the unlimited eye relief avoids the frustration of trying to align the eye with a scope.—
The Editors,
Outdoor Life,
30 Oct. 2025
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Komasa avoids the curse of many foreign directors making english language debuts and seems comfortable in this milieu.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
29 Oct. 2025
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That’s partly why the Atlas launch sent shivers through Silicon Valley.—
The AI Insider,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Oct. 2025
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Dividend cuts ‘would send shivers through Wall Street’ Clark Williams-Derry, energy finance analyst at the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA), a non-profit organization, said trimming the share buybacks is likely Big Oil’s easiest option.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
13 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Paul goes to shake her hand but jerks it back, then gives her a left-handed handshake.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
17 Oct. 2025
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The rest of the song fails to answer these questions and evades reference to anything else internet-y, focusing instead on litigating receipts and affairs.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
30 Oct. 2025
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Neither Father Burke or Sister Irene realize it at the end of the movie, but Valak evades banishment by possessing Frenchie.—
Julie Tremaine,
PEOPLE,
27 Oct. 2025
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As estrogen decreases during menopause, nerves in the hypothalamus — an almond-size region deep inside the brain whose functions include helping regulate the body’s thermostat — become hyperactive and produce an overabundance of chemical signals called neurokinins.—
Jacqueline Howard,
CNN Money,
24 Oct. 2025
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In these conditions, the gut’s nerves and the brain’s emotion-processing circuits are in unusually close communication.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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This includes the addition of a thin, flat membrane called a diaphragm that vibrates and amplifies sound.—
Joshua Hutcheson,
The Conversation,
16 Oct. 2025
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This whole fictional world vibrates on Robinson’s bizarre frequency, which means Ron may just be onto something.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
9 Oct. 2025
Verb
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This partnership was designed to reach an urban audience that is culturally engaged in art, music and design, but still escapes to the park for a morning run.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
27 Oct. 2025
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Back in Europe, Savoie, France, is also seeing a bump in travel interest, drawing visitors to its alpine villages, ski towns and year-round mountain escapes.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
26 Oct. 2025
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