shaking
Americannoun
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the act of a person or thing that shakes.
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ague, with or without chill and fever.
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Nautical. shakings, waste rope, canvas, etc.
adjective
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Etymology
Origin of shaking
Middle English word dating back to 1175–1225; see origin at shake, -ing 1
Example Sentences
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OpenAI officially announcing plans to go public solidifies that this is shaking up to be a year marked by the largest IPOs in Wall Street’s history.
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
“That is disgusting,” Messinger said, shaking her head.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
Now I cringe as she bricks the trey and immediately complains to the officials, spreading her arms, shaking her head, screaming in their face.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026
The Wall Street veteran also sees a more upbeat near-term picture, with gold shaking off the gloom it has gathered since the Iran war, and rallying once that conflict officially ends.
From MarketWatch • May 29, 2026
Mom’s voice is sharp, the shaking in her voice gone now.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
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