shrug
verb (used with object)
to raise and contract (the shoulders), expressing indifference, disdain, etc.
is shrugging
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present progressiveof shrug (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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Japan is shrugging off years of deflation, which to some investors suggests yields should be higher.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 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
For Microsoft, crossing this milestone could indicate that the stock is shrugging off AI fears.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 1, 2026
At a time when the affordability crisis is hitting even well-off Americans, baby boomers are one cohort that is shrugging off the increased cost of living.
From Barron's ● May 27, 2026
At least for now, Newsom is shrugging off the presidential compliments and sticking to the script.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 3, 2023
