as in to shock
to cause an unpleasant surprise for
the news that we had failed the auto inspection shook us up
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Shaye Baker, Outdoor Life, 8 Aug. 2024
It’s been nearly 20 years since Kerry O’Brien traded in her corporate public relations career to launch Commando, a women’s underwear brand intended to shake up the industry.
—Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 5 Aug. 2024
Sam Joseph, CNN, 13 Aug. 2024
The unusual ending to this 14th season has sparked weeks of speculation around whether the RHONJ cast will be getting a reboot or shake-up.
—Jackie Strause, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Aug. 2024
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Verb
Learn More › The world of bass fishing has been flipped over, tossed about, shaken up and turned on its head over the last decade.
—Shaye Baker, Outdoor Life, 8 Aug. 2024
It’s been nearly 20 years since Kerry O’Brien traded in her corporate public relations career to launch Commando, a women’s underwear brand intended to shake up the industry.
—Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 5 Aug. 2024
Noun
Several schools have switched conferences in a massive shake-up the status quo.
—Sam Joseph, CNN, 13 Aug. 2024
The unusual ending to this 14th season has sparked weeks of speculation around whether the RHONJ cast will be getting a reboot or shake-up.
—Jackie Strause, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Aug. 2024
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“Shake up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shake%20up. Accessed 19 Aug. 2024.
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