shaking
Americannoun
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the act of a person or thing that shakes.
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ague, with or without chill and fever.
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Nautical. shakings, waste rope, canvas, etc.
adjective
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of shaking
Middle English word dating back to 1175–1225; see origin at shake, -ing 1
Example Sentences
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Zechner, shaking his head, said, “I mean, what are we even doing?”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
The German was keen to make a good impression with the media after his first matches, shaking the hand of each reporter and camera operator in his press conferences.
From BBC • May 21, 2026
The television footage showed both management and union leaders signing the tentative agreement and shaking hands at the briefing.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026
Davis’ son Erin arrives early to the opening, and slowly makes his way around the room, shaking hands and greeting friends.
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026
Her voice was shaking, from anger, I thought, more than fear.
From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo
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