shrugged

verb

Definition of shruggednext
past tense of shrug
as in nodded

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  1. informed
  2. acquainted
  3. told
Verb
  • None of the cards informed buyers their details would be used by lobbyists and consultants to win elections.
    Corey G. Johnson, ProPublica, 15 Nov. 2024
  • The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office said it was informed Sunday that Hamlett, who had been sought on a first-degree murder warrant, was found and arrested in South Carolina.
    Phil Helsel, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
Definition of informed
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  • With the recent surge in popularity for remote and hybrid workspaces, the business leaders of Rolling Stone Culture Council have become well-acquainted with these strategies.
    Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 11 Oct. 2024
  • Gomez then moves on to give Donna — who’s already well acquainted with the Rare Beauty founder’s best friend, Taylor Swift — a hug as well.
    Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of acquainted
Verb
  • Allen, 74, told previously PEOPLE that there are more challenges ahead for Catherine on this season of the ABC medical drama.
    Stephanie Wenger, People.com, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Johnson initially told the driver that police were going to put stop sticks in his path but that plan was scrapped as time was running out, WDAY-TV reported.
    Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 4 Oct. 2024
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