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shakes

  • plural
    of shake.
    shake
    verb (used without object)
    to move or sway with short, quick, irregular vibratory movements.
  • present tense form
    of shake (3rd person singular).
    shake
    verb (used without object)
    to move or sway with short, quick, irregular vibratory movements.

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Then the shuttle appears on screen, the music swells and the room shakes with the tearing, rumbling force of a launch.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 27, 2026

Protein shakes, for instance, are one of the hottest corners of the grocery store.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 17, 2026

The chain recently launched its own line of sparkling lemonades, boba refreshers and shakes at some of its worldwide locations.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026

An advert for Huel meal replacement shakes has been banned by the advertising watchdog for encouraging or condoning "irresponsible" dietary practices.

From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2026

My cousin shakes her head as if she’s been offered a plate of fish guts.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith