as in quake
a shaking of the earth
smaller tremors continued for days after the major earthquake
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Recent Examples of tremor
For Parkinson’s, the ultrasound is aimed at the brain circuits that cause motor symptoms, like tremors and dyskinesia.
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Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 8 May 2026
Essential tremor can show up at any age—Louis says he's seen it in 1-year-olds—but prevalence climbs steeply with each decade starting in a person’s 50s, 60s, and 70s.
—Angela Haupt, Time, 7 May 2026
Collins first confirmed the tremor to WCSH-TV in Maine on Wednesday after facing questions about her health from appearances in recent videos, including her campaign announcement video.
—Patrick Whittle, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
Scientists are increasingly finding that gut health may hold clues to Parkinson’s disease years, even decades, before tremors and other familiar symptoms appear.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 1 May 2026
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Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 8 May 2026
Essential tremor can show up at any age—Louis says he's seen it in 1-year-olds—but prevalence climbs steeply with each decade starting in a person’s 50s, 60s, and 70s.
—Angela Haupt, Time, 7 May 2026
Collins first confirmed the tremor to WCSH-TV in Maine on Wednesday after facing questions about her health from appearances in recent videos, including her campaign announcement video.
—Patrick Whittle, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
Scientists are increasingly finding that gut health may hold clues to Parkinson’s disease years, even decades, before tremors and other familiar symptoms appear.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 1 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tremor
Noun
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At least 13 buildings collapsed, while landslides triggered by the quake blocked roads to the area, according to CCTV.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 May 2026
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Those who experienced the quake are encouraged to report it through the USGS Felt Report form.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
18 May 2026
Noun
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Scientists are continuing to find evidence that the earth beneath the Pacific Northwest is tearing apart, underscoring the need to study potential earthquake activity in the region.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
14 May 2026
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The best way to protect yourself during an earthquake is to drop, cover and hold on, officials say.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
14 May 2026
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“Tremor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tremor. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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