shake
verb (used without object)
to move or sway with short, quick, irregular vibratory movements.
shaken
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past participleof shake.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
Example Sentences
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Effectively, the recent sharp rally and positive chart outlook “have shaken out short sellers,” Morrison wrote, meaning those who were betting on bitcoin to fall were forced to close those positions.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 5, 2026
Additional footage posted to TikTok appears to show a visibly shaken Lucki climbing into the back seat of a black car with a wound near his jaw.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 5, 2026
Polish President Karol Nawrocki said Thursday's attack "has shaken us all and demands a firm response from the state", while his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky said "we are shocked by this evil".
From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2026
The way startup DTC brands have democratized its price and presentation has only compounded the situation—and has shaken up a market long ruled by legacy sellers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 22, 2026
Thrym had already stopped making kissing noises and had sprung back, shaken.
From "Norse Mythology" by Neil Gaiman
