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Recent Examples of shakeout
IEEE Spectrum, 12 Apr. 2012
Be sure to give your towels a thorough shakeout after hitting the beach to avoid costly repairs and other appliance issues due to sand buildup.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 27 May 2025
Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 6 July 2025
If needed, hang the rug over a fence or railing to shake out loose dirt.
—Karen Grossman, Southern Living, 24 June 2025
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Verb
The Solyndra bankruptcy and the ongoing solar shakeout naturally shadowed the proceedings.
—IEEE Spectrum, 12 Apr. 2012
Be sure to give your towels a thorough shakeout after hitting the beach to avoid costly repairs and other appliance issues due to sand buildup.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 27 May 2025
Noun
LaLonde also recommends shaking out your towels before moving them to the dryer to release any creases and wrinkles.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 6 July 2025
If needed, hang the rug over a fence or railing to shake out loose dirt.
—Karen Grossman, Southern Living, 24 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shakeout
Verb
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This is what has proven to be the most strategic approach in my own life.—
Stephanie Dillon,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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Both De Los Santos and Yom said research data on AI voice clones will likely follow a similar path, eventually proving that a fully functioning, natural-sounding voice can lead to not only a better life, but a longer one.—
April Dembosky,
NPR,
22 July 2025
Noun
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Once defined by its rigid rules, Texas barbecue is getting a shake-up thanks to a growing class of pitmasters telling stories of migration and global flavors through such dishes as seekh kabab sausage and smoky brisket tacos.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
14 July 2025
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As Uranus journeys through Gemini and your fourth house of home, your emotional foundations are in for a major shake-up.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
7 July 2025
Verb
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The Frenchman had fallen out of favor over the course of the year, going from a regular starter to benchwarmer before being left off the team sheet altogether for the past two matches.—
Braidon Nourse,
Denver Post,
19 July 2025
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However, without the technology of today, the two eventually fell out of contact.—
Angela Andaloro,
People.com,
19 July 2025
Noun
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The program faced shutdown Thursday as part of federal budget cuts that include an overhaul of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
19 July 2025
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The Russian economy faces a sharp slowdown with coal mines, the construction industry and car manufacturers among sectors that have reported temporary shutdowns and transitioned to shorter working weeks.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 July 2025
Noun
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Coordinating closing schedules in a traditional sale can be challenging.—
Archway Homes,
Kansas City Star,
20 July 2025
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Goldman sits about 2% off its all-time closing high of nearly $724 a share on July 3.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
19 July 2025
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“Shakeout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shakeout. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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