as in to cheat
to rob by the use of trickery or threats
the rumor is that he started his career shaking people down as an enforcer for the mob
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Recent Examples of shake down
Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 8 Dec. 2024
He’d been convicted in 1971 for felony weapons possession after being caught shaking down a different nightclub, serving 20 months in prison.
—Sarah Weinman, Rolling Stone, 1 Dec. 2024
Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 18 Feb. 2025
He was found guilty on 11 criminal counts related to the Senate seat and six counts involving fundraising shakedowns of a hospital executive and racetrack owner.
—Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2025
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Verb
The drug dealers who stole the oil company’s plane — and who lost a lot of money in the accident in the series premiere — show up to a derrick and try to shake down Tommy.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 8 Dec. 2024
He’d been convicted in 1971 for felony weapons possession after being caught shaking down a different nightclub, serving 20 months in prison.
—Sarah Weinman, Rolling Stone, 1 Dec. 2024
Noun
The 12-year veteran knows the shakedown, or release is coming because of his age (34), durability issues (consistent knee problems), and the fact Miami already has his replacement (Patrick Paul, a 2024 second-round pick) on the roster.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 18 Feb. 2025
He was found guilty on 11 criminal counts related to the Senate seat and six counts involving fundraising shakedowns of a hospital executive and racetrack owner.
—Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shake down
Verb
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More wearable tech news: Are Halliday's AI smart glasses an amazing new wearable or surefire way to cheat?—
Adam Smith,
USA TODAY,
8 Mar. 2025
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In another trial, an AI even used the semantics of its programmers to reach its cheating phase.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
6 Mar. 2025
Noun
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All around her, her fellow passengers are screaming and praying as water sprays in around the portholes and people are thrown from their bunks.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
2 Mar. 2025
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Greer tumbled from the top bunk and suffered life-altering brain trauma.—
Kelly Davis,
The Mercury News,
25 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Many have encouraged others to lean into their unique journeys, explaining that personal style is a reflection of trial and error, not just an inherent gift.—
Daisy Maldonado,
Vogue,
26 Feb. 2025
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Through trial and error Kytch figured out what the errors were and then suggested a course of action to fix the machine.—
Jason Ogaard,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
Noun
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These inflatable decoys can be rapidly deployed, easily transported, and provide a low-cost means of confusing enemy reconnaissance efforts.—
Vikram Mittal,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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Light helicopters were first developed in the 1960s as part of a trend to create small, agile rotorcraft for observation, reconnaissance and the transport of troops into challenging terrains.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
2 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The international order forged after World War II is imploding, squeezed on all sides by the return of strongmen, nationalism and spheres of influence — with President Trump leading the charge.—
Zachary Basu,
Axios,
28 Feb. 2025
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Goldman Sachs previously estimated that these tariffs could increase inflation by 1 percent while squeezing U.S. company profits and risking retaliatory measures from other nations.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The quirky structure is sandwiched among three gum trees and features a secret door, indoor bar, tiki torches, hammock, and rope-and-pulley system for hoisting up supplies.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Feb. 2025
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Additional scenes were shot in the hotel’s restaurants, pool, gym, boxing ring, spirit house, beach and common areas, as well as those luxurious water hammocks.—
Jordan Riefe,
The Hollywood Reporter,
17 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The spokesperson also said any plans for a roll-out after the two-week Tampa run would be dependent on how things go during the test launch.—
Aly Walansky,
Southern Living,
10 Mar. 2025
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Home tests are also sold at grocery stores and pharmacies.—
Jen Christensen,
CNN,
10 Mar. 2025
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Monetizing search via advertising could be one way to add a significant revenue stream.—
Roger Dooley,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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The search for a missing crew member from the container ship was unsuccessful.—
Mark Osborne,
ABC News,
10 Mar. 2025
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“Shake down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shake%20down. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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