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Recent Examples of shake out
Zac Jackson,
New York Times,
25 June 2026
Regardless of what shakes out, expect anything with Zito.
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Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
25 June 2026
Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
Duffy said that as a result of a low-cost carrier like Spirit shutting down, the industry will experience a shakeout where larger carriers that provide better offers and service take complete control.
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Yuliya Talmazan,
NBC news,
2 May 2026
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Verb
Who else could be in the mix, and how might the early rotation shake out?
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Zac Jackson,
New York Times,
25 June 2026
Regardless of what shakes out, expect anything with Zito.
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Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
25 June 2026
Noun
After last week’s industrywide sell-off, the question is whether AI stocks broadly are heading for a long downturn or just needed a shakeout to get rid of excessive optimism.
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Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
Duffy said that as a result of a low-cost carrier like Spirit shutting down, the industry will experience a shakeout where larger carriers that provide better offers and service take complete control.
—
Yuliya Talmazan,
NBC news,
2 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shake out
Verb
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That verdant vista of a piece of ancient, intricate architecture centered me in storied Osaka and proved a delightfully consistent through line for my stay.
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In its conclusion, the report said forensic evidence did not prove Oliver died from inflicted trauma.
Noun
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The producer's departure also adds to the staffing shake-up that's been taking place at CBS under new editor-in-chief Bari Weiss.
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The new spinoff would be the latest shake-up in an industry that has lately been jolted by various mergers and acquisitions.
Verb
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Dimitrov fell out of the top 10 in 2018, and didn’t come particularly close to it again until 2024.
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The answer begins with understanding what has fallen out of alignment.
Noun
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May started making her products during the COVID shutdown, before deciding to launch it into a side business.
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The Gaviota shutdown comes as other California rest areas are also temporarily unavailable.
Noun
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In a note on Tuesday, analysts reaffirmed their year-end price target of 7,100 for the broad market index, representing a 5% drop from the week’s closing level.
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With the peloton boasting fresh legs, expect major fireworks in the closing kilometres.
Noun
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Retirement often arrives suddenly and unexpectedly, triggered by health setbacks or corporate downsizing.
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Bloomingdale’s is capitalizing on the bankruptcy and downsizing of Saks Global.
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“Shake out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shake%20out. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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