as in shaking
to make a series of small irregular or violent movements
convulsing with silent laughter as the inept pianist blithely played on
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Recent Examples of convulsing
CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
Curry’s body began convulsing and twitching with increasing severity, consistent with him sustaining a traumatic brain injury from being punched in the face, documents state.
—Deborah Laverty, Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
In the video, she's seen convulsing as her body reacts in shock.
—Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 8 Dec. 2025
And Reino and his partner in comedy, Jessica McKenna do stupid and impressive extremely well — a combination that has their fans showing up in droves and convulsing with laughter.
—Frank Digiacomo, Billboard, 17 Nov. 2025
The Testament of Ann Lee, a staggering, surreal musical charting the rise of the 18th-century religious sect the Shakers and their titular leader, as embodied by a wild-haired, convulsing Amanda Seyfried.
—Radhika Seth, Vogue, 1 Sep. 2025
His long gray beard flows in convulsing waves to his shoulders.
—Alfredo Sosa, Christian Science Monitor, 27 Feb. 2025
Verb
The drug war violence convulsing Mexico also takes a toll on environmental activists, many from indigenous communities.
—CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
Curry’s body began convulsing and twitching with increasing severity, consistent with him sustaining a traumatic brain injury from being punched in the face, documents state.
—Deborah Laverty, Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
In the video, she's seen convulsing as her body reacts in shock.
—Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 8 Dec. 2025
And Reino and his partner in comedy, Jessica McKenna do stupid and impressive extremely well — a combination that has their fans showing up in droves and convulsing with laughter.
—Frank Digiacomo, Billboard, 17 Nov. 2025
The Testament of Ann Lee, a staggering, surreal musical charting the rise of the 18th-century religious sect the Shakers and their titular leader, as embodied by a wild-haired, convulsing Amanda Seyfried.
—Radhika Seth, Vogue, 1 Sep. 2025
His long gray beard flows in convulsing waves to his shoulders.
—Alfredo Sosa, Christian Science Monitor, 27 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for convulsing
Noun
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By the end of 2025, even states that had never depended on buying goods from abroad were feeling tariff tremors in their own way.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
14 Apr. 2026
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The progressive brain condition causes tremors, slow movement, and problems with balance.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Structure information summary Most structures in this region are resistant to earthquake shaking, though vulnerable structures exist.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
19 Apr. 2026
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The starts were violent, ground-shaking and painfully loud.—
Jan Wagner,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Stus died in 1985 in the Russian Perm-36 labour camp, where he had been imprisoned for anti-Soviet agitation and propaganda.—
Flora Bigham,
ABC News,
19 Apr. 2026
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If there are tough grease stains and stubborn food particles embedded in the fabric of the kitchen towels, go with the heavy-duty wash cycle, which Romine says adds extra agitation and more wash minutes.—
Maria Sabella,
The Spruce,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Tony Fauci was not just jerking the country around.—
David Blumenthal,
Fortune,
24 Mar. 2026
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The clip on TikTok shows the seat jerking abruptly, apparently from forceful pushes by the person seated behind her.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The Cabinet Office and Japan Meteorological Agency indicated that there is a 1% possibility of a mega-quake in the coming week or after the earthquake near the Chishima and Japan trenches.—
Alex Nitzberg,
FOXNews.com,
20 Apr. 2026
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Officials said the advisory was not a quake prediction but urged residents in 182 towns along the northeastern coasts to raise their preparedness while continuing their daily lives.—
Mari Yamaguchi,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2026
Verb
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That all came to a shuddering halt after Khashoggi’s death.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
17 Feb. 2026
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Sat shuddering in my seat as the lights drew down.—
Sally Jenkins,
The Atlantic,
15 Feb. 2026
Noun
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As the Timberwolves began transfixed watching the ball, Bruce Brown, who provided a Red Bull jolt in the second quarter on both ends of the floor, grabbed the rebound.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
19 Apr. 2026
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The initial jolt lasted about a minute, but the force released was powerful enough to buckle roadways and sidewalks, throw thousands of buildings off their foundations and break gas lines all over the city.—
Kurt Snibbe,
Oc Register,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The child had jumped at the sting, her bottom lip quivering.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Mar. 2026
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The mesmerizing evolution reaches its peak when a quivering guitar solo jettisons into view.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Convulsing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/convulsing. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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