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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
The Cascadia subduction zone is an earthquake-prone region that stretches about 700 miles from California to British Columbia.
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Katia Riddle, NPR, 5 Nov. 2025
The film, directed by Chang Jung-chi and produced by Rachel Chen, revolves around an attempt to rescue people stranded on a skyscraper following an earthquake.
—Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2025
Its investment in ideas that might seem too radical for the market aside, it’s donated millions of dollars in emergency relief when earthquakes or flooding strike vulnerable parts of the globe.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 31 Oct. 2025
But the injection technology is still new, and concerns linger about leaks, water quality, earthquake risk, cost and conflicts of interest.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 30 Oct. 2025
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Katia Riddle, NPR, 5 Nov. 2025
The film, directed by Chang Jung-chi and produced by Rachel Chen, revolves around an attempt to rescue people stranded on a skyscraper following an earthquake.
—Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2025
Its investment in ideas that might seem too radical for the market aside, it’s donated millions of dollars in emergency relief when earthquakes or flooding strike vulnerable parts of the globe.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 31 Oct. 2025
But the injection technology is still new, and concerns linger about leaks, water quality, earthquake risk, cost and conflicts of interest.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 30 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for earthquake
Noun
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Indonesia has a history of catastrophic quakes, including the 2004 Indian Ocean disaster, making continuous seismic monitoring and preparedness crucial for minimizing casualties and infrastructure damage.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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Mazar-i-Sharif’s iconic Blue Mosque was damaged in the quake, footage on social media geolocated by CNN revealed, with its base littered with rubble - early evidence of the destruction captured in the shadows before dawn.—
Masoud Popalzai,
CNN Money,
2 Nov. 2025
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The debate over Vietnam divided the rising baby boomer generation from their parents and fueled a cultural upheaval.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
3 Nov. 2025
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In a world fraught with real-life villains, political upheaval and a collective sense of hopelessness, fantasy steps in to inspire people to carry on, and that rings especially true for LGBTQ+ teens.—
Brittany Johnson,
PEOPLE,
2 Nov. 2025
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In recent days, tremor patterns at the summit have been consistent with periods of low tremor that correlate with ponds filling with magma and tremor spikes related to magma drainback, according to the USGS.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 Nov. 2025
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Weak shaking has been recorded and residents reported experiencing the tremor in several cities, including Moreno Valley, Grand Terrace and Redlands according to the USGS DYFI report.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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However, unrest still broke out at the game on Thursday, with anti-Israel protesters in the vicinity.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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Tanzania is one of several African countries to hold disputed elections this year that have resulted in unrest.—
Kate Bartlett,
NPR,
3 Nov. 2025
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The historian Karen Armstrong argues that our modern focus on belief is a distortion that arose after the scientific revolution.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
5 Nov. 2025
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These are the recipes that launched a cultural revolution and created a mogul out of a one-woman catering business.—
Leah Asmelash,
CNN Money,
5 Nov. 2025
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Chance of lightning increases as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is overhead.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Nov. 2025
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Rising sea levels and relentless storms are erasing land faster than locals – or officials – can respond.—
Samantha Delouya,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Earthquake.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/earthquake. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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