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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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I do, though, hope he shakes things up and doesn't just stick with guys that have proven they can't take us up to the next level.

From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2026

Plus, Google shakes up its AI leadership ranks, and we get rare access to the world’s largest naval drill.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026

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

On Friday, Ohtani handed back over pitch-calling duties, communicating with head shakes and nods instead of the PitchCom buttons on his arm.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 4, 2026

Hastily I hold up the envelope of bills, and when I give it over my hand shakes only a little.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse