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  • present tense form of shake (3rd person singular).
  • plural of shake.

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At one point, amid the bewildering turmoil, one of the Politburo members simply shakes his head and says: “I’ve had nightmares that made more sense than this.”

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 3, 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

Protein shakes may soon become easier to enjoy thanks to new research showing that changes in whey protein production can improve both taste and texture.

From Science Daily Jun. 15, 2026

Avery shakes her head, then raises her eyebrows.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison




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