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as in shaking
marked by or given to small uncontrollable bodily movements
the old man's hands were so shaky that I was afraid he'd drop the glass
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as in questionable
giving good reason for being doubted, questioned, or challenged
results that were arrived at using some shaky experimental procedures
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Recent Examples of shaky
As a shaky ceasefire holds in Israel's war against Hamas in the Gaza Strip, Yemen's Houthi rebels have threatened to resume their attacks on shipping in the Red Sea, the Gulf of Aden and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait that connects the two waterways.
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Graham Underwood, arkansasonline.com, 12 Mar. 2025
Mercury’s alignment with Venus helps you and an ally to strengthen a shaky bond.
—USA TODAY, 11 Mar. 2025
Maybe the whole Long Island deal – big house, grassy yard, brutal commute – starts to feel shaky.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 10 Mar. 2025
Throughout last year art dealers have spoken about tough market conditions and a shaky financial climate.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 14 Mar. 2025
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Graham Underwood, arkansasonline.com, 12 Mar. 2025
Mercury’s alignment with Venus helps you and an ally to strengthen a shaky bond.
—USA TODAY, 11 Mar. 2025
Maybe the whole Long Island deal – big house, grassy yard, brutal commute – starts to feel shaky.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 10 Mar. 2025
Throughout last year art dealers have spoken about tough market conditions and a shaky financial climate.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 14 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shaky
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Burks had been questionable earlier in the day due to back discomfort.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
30 Mar. 2025
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The star guard was listed as questionable for this game against the Pelicans and will make his return to the court.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Mar. 2025
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The content creator’s posts regarding the incident were labeled as dubious, even after the publication of the full footage of the incident.—
Javier Bastardo,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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Some onlookers are also dubious that the change will make HHS more adept at rooting out fraud, waste and abuse.—
Maya Goldman,
Axios,
31 Mar. 2025
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As the academic writing landscape evolves, EssayPro’s limitations have become increasingly problematic for students needing dependable assistance.—
Rowan Briggs,
Mercury News,
25 Mar. 2025
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If that involves breaking the law, then that becomes problematic.—
Gary Phelan,
Hartford Courant,
24 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Cunningham, meanwhile, was doubtful to suit up through a left calf contusion.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2025
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One day after being listed as doubtful for Wednesday’s game against the Phoenix Suns with a left ankle sprain, Tatum was upgraded to questionable.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
26 Mar. 2025
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Weiss was fired in January 2023 after a report of suspicious computer activity at Schembechler Hall, Michigan’s football facility.—
Austin Meek,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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Contact the company directly through official channels, avoiding the contact information from the suspicious job listing.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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The effects of retail therapy on mood improvement are debatable.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
The Athletic,
19 Mar. 2025
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How much should be blamed on Spoelstra is debatable.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
19 Mar. 2025
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“Shaky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shaky. Accessed 6 Apr. 2025.
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