shrug
verb (used with object)
to raise and contract (the shoulders), expressing indifference, disdain, etc.
shrugging
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present participleof shrug.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Micron stock was shrugging off CXMT's claimed advance in smartphone memory but investors might want to spread their bets.
From Barron's ● Sep. 1, 2026
“No,” Raman then said firmly before shrugging and letting the moderator move on to the next question.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 20, 2026
And see: Stocks keep shrugging off rising Treasury yields.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 18, 2026
Hegseth, though, is shrugging off the concerns, telling reporters the issue is “completely misrepresented” and that the service members have “everything we can provide them at every single moment.”
From Salon ● Aug. 17, 2026
“You know I kind of suck at batting,” Toby said, shrugging like it was not a big deal.
From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman
