as in to shake
to make a series of small irregular or violent movements
the old bus joggled as it barreled down the dirt road
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Light shaking was detected, and people in several cities - including Hercules, San Francisco, Berkeley, Oakland and Fremont - reported feeling the tremor, according to the USGS DYFI report.—
CA Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 9 Nov. 2025
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Trim the dead parts, shake the soil off, and store them in a cool, dark location where they are protected from the cold.—
Noun
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Those two factors, coupled with the offensive punch that Lleyton Weaver and BJ Knowlton provided, had the Hurricane within striking distance the entire game.—
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The Horns have some talent, but have been a sieve on defense over the last few games, including a gut punch of a 101-98 overtime loss at home to Mississippi State in the conference opener.—
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Aisha jerked and opened her eyes.—
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That jerking motion, combined with detergent and water, loosens dirt from the surfaces of clothing.—
Noun
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Sign up for our free daily newsletter for the latest hacks, expert advice, and more!—
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Like too many hack politicians, Wardlaw seems long on excuses and short on explanations.—
Verb
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East Denver sushi fans shuddered in late December when Okinawa Japanese Cuisine, a mainstay on Colfax Avenue since 2010, closed and boarded up its doors with brown paper.—
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The deference with which that body has bowed to presidential fiat would make Page and William Maclay shudder.—
Noun
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Its bright ombré glaze, which is chip and stain resistant, adds a pop of color to any area.—
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Ole Miss chips away Canes defense again bends but doesn’t break.—
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From vibrating steering wheels, haptic smartwatches, and even gaming controllers.—
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The vibrating bristles of this electric version can break up and sweep away plaque more effectively.—
Noun
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And Sims is just starting to get into his basketball groove, after starring as a linebacker, running back and wide receiver for the Newington football team, which advanced to the Class MM semifinal for the second straight year.—
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Another frequent collaborator, Selena Gomez, has found her groove with Walsh as well.—
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“Joggle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/joggle. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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