as in trembling
marked by or given to small uncontrollable bodily movements
suffered a shaking chill during his bout with the flu
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as in twitching
a series of slight movements by a body back and forth or from side to side
gave the bottle of salad dressing a good shaking
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as in escape
the act or a means of getting or keeping away from something undesirable
condemned the government's shaking of its overseas responsibilities
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as in jerking
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 avoiding
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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Recent Examples of shaking
Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
In the video, a terrified Archie can be seen frozen, staring and shaking.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
His home office was full of pictures of him shaking hands with famous visitors, like the Canadian Prime Minister and the Queen of Jordan.
—Rachel Aviv, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
Your ruler Mercury will also station retrograde in Sagittarius—your seventh house of partnerships—on November 9, revealing all the ways your desires for independence may be shaking things up with up your closest allies and enemies.
—Roya Backlund, StyleCaster, 23 Dec. 2024
The Ohio State Buckeyes rebounded in a big way on Saturday, shaking off the sting of their recent home loss to Michigan with a commanding victory over the Tennessee Volunteers.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
Mangione allegedly began shaking after the question.
—Liam Quinn, People.com, 12 Dec. 2024
Their small aquatic habitat started shaking only two minutes later.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 12 Dec. 2024
Eyewitnesses who watched the interaction between Representative Nancy Mace and James McIntyre are questioning the congresswoman's claims about being assaulted, describing instead a scene where McIntyre was just shaking her hand.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Verb
Symptoms like a fast heart rate, or shortness of breath, shaking and chills, confusion or lethargy.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
In the video, a terrified Archie can be seen frozen, staring and shaking.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
His home office was full of pictures of him shaking hands with famous visitors, like the Canadian Prime Minister and the Queen of Jordan.
—Rachel Aviv, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
Your ruler Mercury will also station retrograde in Sagittarius—your seventh house of partnerships—on November 9, revealing all the ways your desires for independence may be shaking things up with up your closest allies and enemies.
—Roya Backlund, StyleCaster, 23 Dec. 2024
The Ohio State Buckeyes rebounded in a big way on Saturday, shaking off the sting of their recent home loss to Michigan with a commanding victory over the Tennessee Volunteers.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
Mangione allegedly began shaking after the question.
—Liam Quinn, People.com, 12 Dec. 2024
Their small aquatic habitat started shaking only two minutes later.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 12 Dec. 2024
Eyewitnesses who watched the interaction between Representative Nancy Mace and James McIntyre are questioning the congresswoman's claims about being assaulted, describing instead a scene where McIntyre was just shaking her hand.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shaking
Noun
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Looking for escape through others, drinking, working nonstop.—
Alessia Glaviano,
Vogue,
23 Jan. 2025
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Chuck’s possible escape isn’t the only bomb Baron drops on the couple.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
22 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Government agencies, too, are feeling the pressure to do more with less while avoiding service cuts.—
Eric Steele,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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Moreover, digital watermarks can be applied at the point of card manufacture, avoiding any supply chain disruption.—
Judy Moon,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
Noun
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There has been intense speculation about the long-term viability of the relationship, given the ambitions and personalities of the two men, with many people on social media predicting an eventual falling-out.—
David Ingram,
NBC News,
13 Nov. 2024
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The final six outs were stressful, with Blake Treinen taking care of the eighth, and — in another unthinkable turn — starting pitcher Walker Buehler emerging for the save in the ninth.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Oct. 2024
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Rich had fled to Switzerland in 1983 after he was indicted on more than 50 counts of fraud and evading more than $48 million in taxes.—
Bart Jansen,
USA TODAY,
24 Dec. 2024
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The pair really do go through the ringer, evading elephant stampedes, treacherous mountains, and ice cold snowy condidtions that look like Disney is setting up a cross over sequel with Frozen.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
17 Dec. 2024
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What's more, carbon fiber excels in vibration damping and noise reduction compared to steel, enhancing ride quality and comfort for passengers.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
14 Jan. 2025
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Another standout offering is the Spa Wave Table, a unique treatment that combines sound and gentle vibrations to help guests achieve deep relaxation.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
30 Dec. 2024
Noun
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The Roomba j9+ keeps iRobot's reputation for quality going with some of the best obstacle detection and avoidance on the market, including the ability to dodge pet waste and even adapt its cleaning schedules to prioritize the parts of your floor that get the dirtiest.—
K. Thor Jensen,
PCMAG,
17 Jan. 2025
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In the context of a fantasy bond—where emotional distance and defensiveness are already at play—this avoidance of real conflict prevents healthy communication and resolution of issues that could otherwise strengthen the relationship.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Not literal strings, of course—but tiny loops or snippets of vibrating energy.—
Tom Siegfried,
JSTOR Daily,
19 Dec. 2024
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Because everything is moving, everything vibrating in one great dance that is the act of becoming.—
Jennifer Harlan,
New York Times,
13 Dec. 2024
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Their family was on the run, escaping the mortar fire that drove them from their home in Hari Fara, one of the last refuges for Myanmar’s Rohingya Muslim minority.—
Adam Ferguson,
New York Times,
28 Dec. 2024
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Three years on from escaping Scarlet Witch's spell that trapped the town Westview, New Jersey in an alternate dimension resembling an old TV show, Agatha enlists the help of a new coven of witches (including a game Aubrey Plaza) to take on old enemies and regain her powers.—
Andy Biggs,
Newsweek,
25 Dec. 2024
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“Shaking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shaking. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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