as in to shake
to make a series of small irregular or violent movements
the old bus joggled as it barreled down the dirt road
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Verb
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My desire is stronger for us, even in just this country, to heal, and to talk, and to shake each other’s hands.—
Jonathan Bernstein,
Rolling Stone,
10 Feb. 2025 -
Add ice, seal tins and shake hard for 10 to 12 seconds.—
Jason O'Bryan,
Robb Report,
8 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Whether customers are shopping for home essentials or the latest tech gadgets, Walmart’s sale packs a savings punch.—
Francisco Velasquez,
Quartz,
17 Feb. 2025
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This petite pick packs a springtime punch with its dense collection of yellow, red, and purple tulips.—
Miles Walls,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Feb. 2025
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Musk then put his hand over his heart before jerking his arm out, straight and stiff with his palm down in a manner that resembled a Nazi or Roman military salute.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
20 Jan. 2025
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Instead of jerking the wheel or hitting the brakes, try to apply the brakes gently and steer smoothly.—
John Yoo and John Shu,
Newsweek,
23 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Hackers and hacks ⚠️ Researchers at Recorded Future have found evidence that Salt Typhoon breached five telecoms and internet service providers, as well as more than a dozen universities around the world, between December and January.—
Sam Sabin,
Axios,
14 Feb. 2025
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She’s participated in hundreds of product tests comparing home finds, skincare hacks, travel essentials, and dog supplies.—
Madison Yauger,
People.com,
12 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Fire victims like Zaire Calvin of Altadena, whose sister Evelyn McClendon perished in a blaze that burned down their family home, shuddered to think of another blaze like the Eaton Fire igniting.—
Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
15 Jan. 2025
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Sure, the movie eventually stumbles across a variety of recognizable genre signifiers (an ominous circle of mushrooms, a row of bushes that ward off local spirits, a puddle that shudders while the rest of the world lies still, etc.), but only after it’s set its terms on a more elemental level.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
25 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Citing an arrest report, the Las Vegas Review-Journal reported a man allegedly invited her and another woman up to his hotel room, then woke up missing nearly $100,000 in cash, casino chips, jewelry, and luxury luggage.—
Ben Brachfeld,
People.com,
7 Feb. 2025
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Serve with broken cannoli shells as crispy chips and dust with powdered sugar for extra sweetness.—
Madalyn Mendoza,
Axios,
7 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City vibrates at a very high frequency.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
16 Jan. 2025
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Their study, published on January 22nd in the journal Nature, relies on the tones generated during large earthquakes that cause the Earth to vibrate like a giant bell.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
23 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Already the money was spinning and Gerrard, layered in local clothing for National Day, was very much in the groove.—
James Pearce,
The Athletic,
2 Feb. 2025
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When that sheet was pressed against sections of wet ice, the nanoparticles drew the liquid water up into the grooves, creating suction that pulled the material down into contact with the underlying solid ice within just 1.5 milliseconds.—
Ben Coxworth,
New Atlas,
2 Feb. 2025
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“Joggle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/joggle. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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