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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, 29 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
Ca Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 29 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for earthquakes
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But while not as well known as some of its fault-busting brethren, the July 8, 1986, temblor kicked off a series of quakes that rattled Southern California for the better part of a decade.—
Shelby Grad,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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While smaller quakes are not uncommon in the region, powerful ones can prove devastating.—
Victor Tangermann,
Futurism,
10 June 2026
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The rule, adopted before the 2020 season but not implemented until this year due to the upheavals caused by the coronavirus pandemic, states that a team cannot use a position player on the mound unless there is a difference of six or more runs between the two teams.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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Crocodilian ancestors have persisted through mass extinctions, dramatic climate shifts and ecological upheavals that have eradicated countless other lineages.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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The shaking was also felt in South Dadeland, where at least one building was evacuated after tremors were reported inside.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
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The tremors were also felt in Mexico, according to a man who said everything was shaking in Playa del Carmen.—
Minyvonne Burke,
NBC news,
8 June 2026
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Major technological revolutions often prompt doubts about whether existing economic measures can keep up.—
James Broughel,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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Fonseca’s topspin forehand averages more than 3,000 revolutions per minute (RPM).—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
31 May 2026
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“Earthquakes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/earthquakes. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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