shakedowns

plural of shakedown

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shakedowns
Noun
  • Technically, Apple Watch users have been able to import their workouts into Strava from the get-go.
    Victoria Song, The Verge, 3 Jan. 2025
  • Artist Spotlights continue, where workouts have playlists from just one artist.
    David Phelan, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Winter is more concerned with the serious musician than the scatological comedian, concentrating on the early work with the Mothers of Invention and late-period rehearsals and concerts of the orchestral music Zappa wrote his whole life.
    Meredith Blake, Los Angeles Times, 26 Dec. 2024
  • As Callas glides from a conversation with her butler to an interview with an imaginary journalist to strained rehearsals with a patient pianist, the music of her past invades the narrative — sometimes in visually fantastical ways.
    Tim Greiving, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • The two helped keep the station running -- fixing a broken toilet, watering plants and conducting experiments -- and even went out on a spacewalk together.
    arkansasonline.com, arkansasonline.com, 15 Mar. 2025
  • The two helped keep the station running — fixing a broken toilet, watering plants and conducting experiments — and even went out on a spacewalk together.
    Marcia Dunn, Los Angeles Times, 15 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • If you’ve been feeling blocked in your creative pursuits or are simply looking for more love in your life, this transit could feel like a breath of fresh air.
    Valerie Mesa, People.com, 2 Jan. 2025
  • Reflecting on whether our professional pursuits are purpose-driven or solely financially motivated is a cornerstone in shaping a career that resonates deeply with our authentic aspirations.
    Essence, Essence, 2 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Existential explorations light up your consciousness while the sun fuses with Neptune.
    USA TODAY, USA TODAY, 19 Mar. 2025
  • Porto, often the starting point for Douro Valley explorations, is home to wine cellar like Graham’s and Taylor's, where visitor learn about the history of Port wine and participate in tastings.
    Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • As a team, the Panthers have gone from 30th in the league in sacks in the first nine games without Wonnum to a top-5 sacks group with him.
    Joseph Person, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • In 592 snaps, Smith committed six penalties and allowed five sacks in 10 games.
    Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 24 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • It’s made with a bamboo blend to ensure a comfortable sleep, which shoppers say also makes firm mattresses softer.
    Ali Faccenda, People.com, 24 Mar. 2025
  • Depending on your sleeping position, various sleep products—such as pillows and mattresses—are available to help support your spine.
    David Kesselman, Verywell Health, 24 Mar. 2025
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“Shakedowns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shakedowns. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.

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