FAIR SHAKE Synonyms: 34 Similar and Opposite Words

fair shake

noun

Definition of fair shake

as in justice

the practice of giving to others what is their due it's going to be tough to get a fair shake the way this country's legal system is set up

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Recent Examples of fair shake Yet there’s a chance he can be stopped, if the West takes bold action to help ensure his domestic opposition gets a fair shake in upcoming presidential elections. — John Bolton, WSJ, 16 Jan. 2023 Wilks, 53, went 3-13 in his one season as coach of the Cardinals in 2018, but it wasn't considered a fair shake by many. — Nate Atkins, The Indianapolis Star, 8 Nov. 2022 The proper building and use of toxic AI for purposes of research, assessment, and acting like a detective to uncover other societally offensive AI is a worthy approach and ought to get its fair shake at being pursued. — Lance Eliot, Forbes, 15 June 2022 The Colts situation is yet more proof for Flores in his lawsuit against the NFL that a Good Old Boy network exists to prevent minority candidates like Flores from getting a fair shake. — Ben Volin, BostonGlobe.com, 8 Nov. 2022 See All Example Sentences for fair shake

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That left open the possibility that the law could be changed, if one more conservative justice can be convinced that there’s a way to do that without running afoul of the 14th Amendment.

— Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 3 July 2026
The franchise depicts a future where good people want to do good, are endlessly curious, believe in justice and diplomacy and strive to maintain peace.

— Maira Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026

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The sheen is light as a feather, blends like a dream, and at SPF 50, is a serious sunscreen in its own right.

— Abbey Hudetz, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026
On the surface, the Supreme Court’s June 30 opinion upholding state laws barring transgender girls from women’s and girl’s sports teams looks like a victory for women’s rights.

— Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026

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