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shakes

  • plural of shake.
  • present tense form of shake (3rd person singular).

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Red pepper flakes and everything bagel seasoning cover the remaining territory — heat, funk, nuttiness, crunch — in a few economical shakes.

From Salon Jul. 28, 2026

Rescuers were able to insert tubes to provide water, hydration fluids, protein shakes and medicine to Gil.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 5, 2026

Protein shakes may soon become easier to enjoy thanks to new research showing that changes in whey protein production can improve both taste and texture.

From Science Daily Jun. 15, 2026

Haiti were no great shakes but they were getting on top.

From BBC Jun. 14, 2026

The strong wind shakes the leaves in the branches, occasionally blowing hard enough to loosen some.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer