Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for foreshocks
Noun
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Vietnam imports much of its oil, gas, and other refined fuel products, which leaves the Southeast Asian country exposed to energy shocks.—
Angelica Ang,
Fortune,
16 June 2026 -
On the plus side, the survey shows Warsh taking the helm of an economy that has been resilient to recent shocks and expected to remain that way.—
Steve Liesman,
CNBC,
16 June 2026
Noun
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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 one earthquake can trigger another, called an aftershock, Schmandt said there doesn't appear to be any such relationship between the Cuba and Philippines quakes.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
Noun
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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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Residents felt the earthquake tremors in Indonesia's North Sulawesi and North Maluku provinces.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
7 June 2026
Noun
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It is estimated that there are 500,000 detectable earthquakes in the world each year.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
12 Dec. 2025
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And too many deadly natural disasters — floods, fires, earthquakes, hurricanes — to possibly count.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
4 July 2025
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