as in shivers
a sense of panic or extreme nervousness
a veteran performer who still gets a case of the nerves before performances
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as in braces
to prepare (oneself) mentally or emotionally
needs to nerve himself for the big game tomorrow
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Recent Examples of nerves
David Oliver, USA Today, 13 Sep. 2025
The Lionesses are very process-driven in an effort to reduce nerves.
—Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2025
Conjuring the troubled inner life of a young, beautiful and successful Buenos Aires fashion designer with an uncommon mix of stylistic rigor and feeling, the film frays your nerves.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 13 Sep. 2025
Take some time to relax after a hectic day of work and school by spending quality time together listening to music—hey, maybe these songs will even inspire a dance party to shake out some of the day’s nerves.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 12 Sep. 2025
For so many others the osmosis is slower and less conspicuous—the constant stress on one’s nerves from underpay and overwork and the rent being too high and our world, generally, being wholly unfair.
—P.e. Moskowitz
september 11, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2025
The drugs also help to prevent the inflammation and damage sugar can cause in the blood vessels, nerves and organs.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Do this instead Acknowledge nerves but channel them into enthusiasm.
—Eli Rubel, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2025
Balance Blood Sugar Over time, high blood sugar (hyperglycemia) can harm your nerves and blood vessels, raising your risk for heart disease.
—Amy Isler, Verywell Health, 9 Sep. 2025
Noun
Whether someone's interests bore you or a mispronunciation is getting on your nerves, approach every conversation about such subjects with grace.
—David Oliver, USA Today, 13 Sep. 2025
The Lionesses are very process-driven in an effort to reduce nerves.
—Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2025
Conjuring the troubled inner life of a young, beautiful and successful Buenos Aires fashion designer with an uncommon mix of stylistic rigor and feeling, the film frays your nerves.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 13 Sep. 2025
Take some time to relax after a hectic day of work and school by spending quality time together listening to music—hey, maybe these songs will even inspire a dance party to shake out some of the day’s nerves.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 12 Sep. 2025
For so many others the osmosis is slower and less conspicuous—the constant stress on one’s nerves from underpay and overwork and the rent being too high and our world, generally, being wholly unfair.
—P.e. Moskowitz
september 11, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2025
The drugs also help to prevent the inflammation and damage sugar can cause in the blood vessels, nerves and organs.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Do this instead Acknowledge nerves but channel them into enthusiasm.
—Eli Rubel, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2025
Balance Blood Sugar Over time, high blood sugar (hyperglycemia) can harm your nerves and blood vessels, raising your risk for heart disease.
—Amy Isler, Verywell Health, 9 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nerves
Noun
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Hank is a Dallas Cowboys diehard; the idea of Bobby getting into the Premier League sends him into full-body shivers.—
Jeremy Gordon,
The Atlantic,
22 Aug. 2025
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As Chicago braces for a similar crackdown, the Los Angeles effort topped 5,000 arrests last week.—
Elliot Spagat,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Sep. 2025
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As Major League Baseball reportedly braces for its own salary cap, these risks only grow.—
Jesse Silvertown,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Avoiding the below mistakes not only fortifies digital-first customer service strategies but will also reshape the controversial narrative around chatbots.—
Gary Drenik,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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The future Hall of Famer only fortifies the talented roster, and gives Houston an experienced star who has the championship hardware to prove it.—
Valentina Martinez,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Aug. 2025
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“Nerves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nerves. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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