shakedowns

noun

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plural of shakedown
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as in hammocks

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as in workouts

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as in searches

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  1. workouts
  2. rehearsals
  3. experiments
  4. pursuits
  5. explorations
  6. sacks
  7. mattresses
Noun
  • Did highly intensive resistance training workouts play a role in stimulating the development of the collateral circulation that saved his life?
    Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 3 Oct. 2024
  • Their leakproof thong, for instance, is great to wear while working out on your period or for very sweaty workouts like hot yoga.
    Kristine Thomason, Glamour, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of workouts
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  • At this point in late summer, there are still a few weeks before rehearsals, before the storm of Rose rolls in.
    Christopher Barnard, Vogue, 3 Oct. 2024
  • The orchestra rehearsals are about a mile away, and my husband often rides his bike to work.
    Chris Willman, Variety, 1 Oct. 2024
Definition of rehearsals
Noun
  • Innovation Black Box Large organizations generate thousands of ideas each week, run hundreds of experiments to test them, and may implement a handful of them as new products, services, or operational improvements.
    Andrew Binns, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Hooked for success Past experiments led the team to conclude that robotic hands or paws are not ideal for ladder climbing, as humans naturally form their hands into hooks to grip each rung.
    Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of experiments
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  • With that being said we are seated for Lupita’s forthcoming stylish pursuits.
    Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Imagine having three-day weekends every week—more time for family, rest, and personal pursuits.
    Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of pursuits
Noun
  • Asia Now remains committed to this mission by continually evolving our curatorial platform, focusing not just on geographical representation, but also on thematic explorations, such as this year’s focus on rituals and ceremonies under the guidance of Nicolas Bourriaud.
    Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
  • Beck Beck pays homage to memories spent at sea and is inspired by shapes such as masks from early underwater explorations and dazzling sand patterns.
    Daisy Shaw-Ellis, Vogue, 17 Oct. 2024
Definition of explorations
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  • But Minnesota has struggled, for the most part, to turn pressure into sacks this season.
    Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Gentry is the only USC defender with multiple sacks and ranks second on the team in pressures, with six in just 24 pass-rush snaps, per PFF.
    Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of sacks
Noun
  • Types of king-size mattresses There are a few different size variations on a king mattress that are available.
    Claudia Fisher, SELF, 3 Oct. 2024
  • Also, Purple mattresses are heavy.
    Lindsay Boyers, Architectural Digest, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of mattresses
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