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as in quake
a shaking of the earth
the San Andreas Fault is notorious for its earthquakes
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as in upheaval
a violent disturbance (as of the political or social order)
the election of the socialist candidate caused a political earthquake that nearly led to a military coup
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Recent Examples of earthquake
On September 25, 2025, two earthquakes were recorded off the coast of southwestern Mexico.
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Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025
One employee explained that after the 1755 earthquake, Bertrand moved a few streets down for two decades before returning to this original room.
—Big Think, 25 Sep. 2025
And in the more distant future, the use of this technology with fiber optic cables could help researchers determine whether some of the most catastrophic earthquakes could be predicted in advance.
—Evan Bush, NBC news, 25 Sep. 2025
Take a look at some recent animal encounters: Violent earthquake triggers huge die-offs of animals in sacred waters in Myanmar
In March, a massive earthquake in Myanmar led to ecological collapse in two significant bodies of water, Inle Lake and the Mahamuni Pagoda Pond.
—Real-Time News Team, Miami Herald, 12 Sep. 2025
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Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025
One employee explained that after the 1755 earthquake, Bertrand moved a few streets down for two decades before returning to this original room.
—Big Think, 25 Sep. 2025
And in the more distant future, the use of this technology with fiber optic cables could help researchers determine whether some of the most catastrophic earthquakes could be predicted in advance.
—Evan Bush, NBC news, 25 Sep. 2025
Take a look at some recent animal encounters: Violent earthquake triggers huge die-offs of animals in sacred waters in Myanmar
In March, a massive earthquake in Myanmar led to ecological collapse in two significant bodies of water, Inle Lake and the Mahamuni Pagoda Pond.
—Real-Time News Team, Miami Herald, 12 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for earthquake
Noun
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When aftershock data is available, the corresponding maps and charts include earthquakes within 100 miles and seven days of the initial quake.—
William B. Davis,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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The quake cut power across parts of Cebu province and sent residents fleeing into the streets in the dark.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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Dimon has led the bank since 2005, guiding it through periods of upheaval to notch record profits in 7 of the last 10 years.—
Hugh Son,
CNBC,
30 Sep. 2025
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The industry hasn’t seen this much upheaval since 1997, the last comparable seminal moment in fashion.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
30 Sep. 2025
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Weak shaking has been registered and several residents reported feeling the tremor in and around the Hawthorne area according to the USGS DYFI report.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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Macadamia nuts are also toxic and may cause tremors, weakness, and vomiting.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Sep. 2025
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Kenyan security forces were deployed to Haiti in waves over the course of 2024 and 2025 to help the Caribbean nation as it was destabilized by gang violence and civil unrest.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
26 Sep. 2025
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There has been more unrest latelt, including the shooting into the offices of Sacramento ABC affiliate KXTV (ABC10) on Friday.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
23 Sep. 2025
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The electric vehicle revolution is often framed as a climate imperative—a way to cut carbon emissions and slow global warming.—
Rebecca A. Fannin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Other nations, forced to stand on their own, may finally unleash their own revolutions.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
1 Oct. 2025
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This storm is currently moving west toward the Bahamas, although it is expected to veer north toward Bermuda before reaching the archipelago.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
26 Sep. 2025
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At least 71 indirect deaths were linked to the storm, including 23 in South Carolina, 21 in North Carolina, 16 in Florida, nine in Georgia and one each in Tennessee and Virginia, according to data compiled by the National Hurricane Center.—
Sam Gillette,
PEOPLE,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Earthquake.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/earthquake. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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