shrug
verb (used with object)
to raise and contract (the shoulders), expressing indifference, disdain, etc.
have shrugged
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present perfectof shrug.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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The two main pillars of the economy — consumer spending and business investment — appear to have shrugged off early angst arising from Iran tensions.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 19, 2026
The two main pillars of the economy — consumer spending and business investment — appear to have shrugged off early angst arising from the conflict.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 17, 2026
His side have shrugged off the tag of 'nearly men' after three successive second-place finishes and now, with the trophy drought ended, thoughts can move to the future.
From BBC ● May 24, 2026
Stocks have shrugged off…practically everything in the first two weeks of the year.
From Barron's ● Jan. 14, 2026
Normally, he would have shrugged off Nali’s comments, but then he had seen the footprint and the horned toad that wore a turquoise necklace.
From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young
