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as in quakes
a shaking of the earth
the San Andreas Fault is notorious for its earthquakes
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as in upheavals
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 earthquakes
The administration says the project is necessary to protect water deliveries for 27 million Californians and roughly 750,000 acres of farmland while improving reliability during earthquakes and extreme storm systems.
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Richard Ramos, CBS News, 8 May 2026
As part of this work, hundreds of seismometers, as well as networks of fiber-optic cables, will be used to record even the tiniest of earthquakes, during periods of tranquility and unrest.
—Quanta Magazine, 8 May 2026
It is estimated that there are 500,000 detectable earthquakes in the world each year.
—Ca Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 8 May 2026
Building-tech startup Kizuki collaborated with more than 20 companies, including ONOCOM to create the home, which meets strict building codes for seismic design in a country where earthquakes are common.
—Rebecca Cairns, CNN Money, 7 May 2026
With earthquakes, the stock market, and entire nations at risk, Charlie and Julia must confront whether their passionate love can survive amidst so much chaos.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 1 May 2026
From wildfires fueled by heat and drought to floods and debris flows following record rainfall — and the ever-present risk of earthquakes — natural disasters are an ongoing reality in Southern California.
—Cox Communications, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
In 2022 a swarm of earthquakes in the Azores suggested that an eruption was imminent, but none happened.
—Robin George Andrews, Scientific American, 23 Apr. 2026
Recently, stellar scientists have been studying the interiors of red giants using starquakes just as seismologists here on Earth use seismic waves and earthquakes to investigate the interior of our planet.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 23 Apr. 2026
Richard Ramos, CBS News, 8 May 2026
As part of this work, hundreds of seismometers, as well as networks of fiber-optic cables, will be used to record even the tiniest of earthquakes, during periods of tranquility and unrest.
—Quanta Magazine, 8 May 2026
It is estimated that there are 500,000 detectable earthquakes in the world each year.
—Ca Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 8 May 2026
Building-tech startup Kizuki collaborated with more than 20 companies, including ONOCOM to create the home, which meets strict building codes for seismic design in a country where earthquakes are common.
—Rebecca Cairns, CNN Money, 7 May 2026
With earthquakes, the stock market, and entire nations at risk, Charlie and Julia must confront whether their passionate love can survive amidst so much chaos.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 1 May 2026
From wildfires fueled by heat and drought to floods and debris flows following record rainfall — and the ever-present risk of earthquakes — natural disasters are an ongoing reality in Southern California.
—Cox Communications, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
In 2022 a swarm of earthquakes in the Azores suggested that an eruption was imminent, but none happened.
—Robin George Andrews, Scientific American, 23 Apr. 2026
Recently, stellar scientists have been studying the interiors of red giants using starquakes just as seismologists here on Earth use seismic waves and earthquakes to investigate the interior of our planet.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 23 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for earthquakes
Noun
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Part of the problem is that many of the subtle land formations scientists need to study to uncover evidence of past quakes have already been built over.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
4 May 2026
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By detecting more than 18,000 additional quakes, scientists were able to better understand what had occurred, and where, beneath São Jorge.—
Robin George Andrews,
Scientific American,
23 Apr. 2026
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The vaccination campaign for measles was disrupted during Bangladesh's recent political upheavals.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Sitting around a wood stove and drinking cups of coffee and tea, the residents reflected on the upheavals that had become a regular feature of their lives.—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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Today, Torry maintains a strict health protocol to help delay the onset of tremors, rigidity, and instability as much as possible.—
Michael Van Runkle,
Robb Report,
1 May 2026
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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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The first surge came in the age of revolutions.—
Jill Lepore,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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The 18th century was defined by revolutions that reshaped not only industry but also the very fabric of daily life.—
Gyimah Whitaker,
AJC.com,
28 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Earthquakes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/earthquakes. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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