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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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The new research paper shows there’s more time before that debate shakes out, said Adam Blandin, an economist at Vanderbilt University and one of the co-authors.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 1, 2026

Think iced fruity drinks, protein shakes and so-called dirty sodas - a concoction of foam, syrups and juices.

From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2026

He holds up his “Treasure Island” Ridleygrams and shakes them at the camera.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026

However the legal situation shakes out, betting on elections is happening.

From Salon ● Aug. 13, 2026

Avery shakes her head, then raises her eyebrows.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison