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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
It is estimated that there are 500,000 detectable earthquakes in the world each year.
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Ca Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 15 May 2026
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.
—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
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
Ca Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 15 May 2026
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.
—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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for earthquakes
Noun
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People may be noticing quakes that seem to fit this pattern and forgetting about the ones that don’t, Cal Poly Pomona said.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
11 May 2026
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Earlier in the week, a pair of quakes rattled the same area.—
Chelsea Hylton,
CBS News,
8 May 2026
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This year has been marked by major political upheavals, armed conflicts, cultural milestones, and memorable moments in sports.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
15 May 2026
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Makary’s efforts on drug reviews were overshadowed by internal conflicts and upheavals that created headaches for drugmakers, investors and patients.—
Matthew Perrone,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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As of the morning of Monday, May 11, there have been 411 tremors recorded in this swarm, the Southern California Seismic Network reported.—
Paris Barraza,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
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Memories of those days, among the most vivid of my early life, still evoke tremors in the bottom of my stomach.—
Fran Moreland Johns,
The Atlantic,
11 May 2026
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Cuba is currently pulling off one of the fastest solar revolutions on the planet, with help from China, according to data from the energy think tank Ember.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
13 May 2026
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The film industry has gone through many technological revolutions.—
Norine Raja,
Vanity Fair,
11 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Earthquakes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/earthquakes. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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