shakedowns

noun

plural of shakedown
1
as in hammocks

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as in workouts

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as in searches

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shakedowns
  1. hammocks
  2. workouts
  3. searches
  4. couches
  5. rehearsals
  6. hunts
  7. bunks
  8. practices
Noun
  • The large, breezy beachfront bungalows, meanwhile, have unobstructed views of the Pacific, whirlpool tubs, outside showers and hammocks that serve as prime spots for napping.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Stock up on campsite favorites like cozy hammocks, spacious tents, and portable chairs that make settling into your favorite spot more comfortable.
    — Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of hammocks
Noun
  • Other research has found that higher-intensity workouts can improve cardiovascular fitness and some Parkinson’s motor symptoms.
    — Jennifer Fields, Washington Post, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Until then, Hill will keep his workouts going and wait for the chance to strap on pads and start playing in the NFL once again – that is if a team wants his services in 2026.
    — Scott Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of workouts
Noun
  • Airbnb data shows that searches for fall weekend rentals in this town are up by more than 15% year-over-year.
    — Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026
  • His lawyers had asked the High Court judge to invalidate the warrants that allowed those searches.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of searches
Noun
  • The inside was bathed in natural light, with clean wood floors and comfortable brown leather couches.
    — Trisha Thadani Kirsten Potter Tanya Pérez Devin Murphy, New York Times, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Tremors, The Dive Bar The roomy, dark dive bar with its double doors covered in stickers had comfy couches, a foosball table, Star Wars Lego sets and an arcade game.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of couches
Noun
  • These two took a trip to New York City for rehearsals this week, since Guillermo is there for his day job.
    — Katie Campione, Deadline, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Trump in August scaled back a major military exercise with South Korea in an apparent effort to restart diplomacy with Kim, who has condemned such drills as rehearsals for invasion.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of rehearsals
Noun
  • The massive structure hosted gladiator games and animal hunts—and remains the largest amphitheater in the world.
    — Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 23 Sep. 2026
  • The black-footed ferret hunts prairie dogs exclusively, which are active during the day.
    — Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of hunts
Noun
  • Although my room had six bunks, my only roommate was a quiet man from Switzerland who was also traveling from LA to San Francisco, but by bike.
    — David G. Allan, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Two-thirds of the building had been converted into sleeping barracks, with double-decker bunks crowded one against the other.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of bunks
Noun
  • Narrowing the spread also weakens the incentive to steer patients toward costlier drugs and to acquire physician practices and infusion clinics — the very behaviors that have made care more expensive.
    — Casey B. Mulligan, STAT, 8 Oct. 2026
  • The spa Desa Spa offers a variety of massages, alternative treatments, healing practices, and more.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of practices
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