foreshocks

noun

plural of foreshock
as in aftershocks

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  1. shocks
  2. quakes
  3. tremors
  4. earthquakes
Noun
  • Though less volatile, median measures are relatively slow to respond to inflation shocks.
    — David Zhang, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
  • In labor markets with demand shocks, cognitive scores declined faster than in those where employment remained stable, suggesting that staying on the job longer may help preserve cognitive function.
    — Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of shocks
Noun
  • Two powerful quakes in April 2016 killed more than 260 people and destroyed thousands of homes.
    — USA Today, USA Today, 30 July 2026
  • Residents in the areas that felt the biggest tremors ​must beware of further strong quakes for about a week as well as the risk of landslides, an official for the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) said.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 28 July 2026
Definition of quakes
Noun
  • The literature also documents rare liver toxicity, along with seizures, tremors, and respiratory depression.
    — Jesse M. Pines, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • More than 40,000 households are still without water, according to Japanese public broadcaster NHK, and thousands of people remain at emergency shelters while others are sleeping in their cars for fear of further powerful tremors.
    — Mithil Aggarwal, NBC news, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of tremors
Noun
  • The first hint came from a small swarm of earthquakes on May 8, with NASA satellites spotting steamy volcanic plumes and discolored water the next day.
    — Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 31 July 2026
  • Natural hazard risks include earthquakes, flooding, wildfires and volcanoes.
    — William P. Barrett, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of earthquakes
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