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Recent Examples of shrug
Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2025
My assessment of the team when the regular season gave way to the playoffs was a shrug.
—Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 2 June 2025
/ Cbs News, CBS News, 13 June 2025
When Miller suggested that the campaign and even the election results may have turned out differently with Cuban in the No. 2 spot, the minority Dallas Mavericks owner shrugged.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 22 June 2025
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Noun
Under normal circumstances, that might not elicit more than a shrug.
—Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2025
My assessment of the team when the regular season gave way to the playoffs was a shrug.
—Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 2 June 2025
Verb
Soldiers stumbled from their tents, shrugged on their uniform coats, and gobbled down a cold breakfast with the indifference of men who expected no better.
—/ Cbs News, CBS News, 13 June 2025
When Miller suggested that the campaign and even the election results may have turned out differently with Cuban in the No. 2 spot, the minority Dallas Mavericks owner shrugged.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 22 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shrug
Noun
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The superlative, not-for-newbie waves and the beach’s isolation make for extraordinary adventure.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
11 July 2025
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Having been at the OCC in 2019 when new crypto banking guidance was making waves, Gould’s return signals a potential crypto comeback within the banking sector under his leadership.—
Jason Brett,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
Verb
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Active learners flourish as those who have learned fall behind.—
Chip Bell,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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Thousands of varieties of orchids flourish in the greenhouse, while subtropical trees, palms, and low hedges highlight the property’s layout.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
11 July 2025
Verb
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Some of his friends are aware, and Mayer spoke with F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali to inform him of the campaign only the day prior, out of courtesy.—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
5 July 2025
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The camp previously sent an email to families informing them of the situation, which was later shared by KEYE.—
David Chiu,
People.com,
4 July 2025
Verb
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Each dessert nods to one of them through flavor or design.—
Jordi Lippe-McGraw,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
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The little one nods with a smile, though his father sees his sadness and tries to be strong – for both Noah and his 3-month-old sister, Lyn, whom his wife was breastfeeding until ICE detained her in May.—
Sol Amaya,
CNN Money,
5 July 2025
Verb
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We were told that hundreds of deals were in the making.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
13 July 2025
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Sources familiar with the matter tell The Hollywood Reporter that the projections for the album — his seventh full-length — are estimated at about 150,000 to 160,000 album equivalent units for week one, while Hits magazine is projecting 175,000 units.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
13 July 2025
Verb
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Rodeo organizers signed the contract for the event in April, after months of discussions.—
Dave Boucher,
Freep.com,
11 July 2025
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President Grover Cleveland signed a congressional act to make Labor Day a federal holiday on June 28, 1894.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
11 July 2025
Verb
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Among them, 42% of reported drowning deaths were vehicle related.—
Bethany Blankley,
The Washington Examiner,
11 July 2025
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The death is unrelated to a recent die-off of prairie dogs in the area, which may also be plague-related.—
Stephanie Innes,
AZCentral.com,
11 July 2025
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“Shrug.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shrug. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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