shoulder
noun
the part of each side of the body in humans, at the top of the trunk, extending from each side of the base of the neck to the region where the arm articulates with the trunk.
shouldered
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past participleof shoulder.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof shoulder.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
shouldernounthe part of each side of the body in humans, at the top of the trunk, extending from each side of the base of the neck to the region where the arm articulates with the trunk.
Example Sentences
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The public disagrees about how to view murder in light of mental illness and the particular burdens shouldered by mothers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 31, 2026
"Since the creation of the SDF, its fighters have shouldered a heavy responsibility during one of the most difficult periods" for Syria, Abdi said in his address.
From Barron's ● Aug. 25, 2026
"They told the truth, shouldered the responsibility and spared no effort in serving the people," the post read.
From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026
And it was really fun to catch up with him, especially considering how much he’s shouldered in portraying Dr. Michael Rabinovitch, a.k.a.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 2026
As Bronwyn shouldered our shield and climbed onto the rocks, Golan fired a few more shots, and their impact threw her off balance.
From "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children" by Ransom Riggs
