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
Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 8 Nov. 2025
This can result in damage to the spinal cord and nerves.
—Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2025
New York — Tech stocks took a bruising this week as nerves persist about expensive valuations and a potential artificial intelligence bubble.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 7 Nov. 2025
The progressive disease damages the protective cover around nerves in the central nervous system, according to the Cleveland Clinic.
—Tricia Despres, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
In healthy adipose – or fatty – tissue, sympathetic nerves align closely with blood vessels, forming bundles.
—New Atlas, 7 Nov. 2025
These compounds have sedative-like qualities that help calm your nerves and ease stressful feelings.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 6 Nov. 2025
From thrillers with missing kids and an unhinged nanny to a movie about a nuclear attack, streaming services are doing their darndest to rattle your nerves.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
In some cases, the disease can affect the nerves that control automatic body functions, leading to problems with sweating and dizziness.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 24 Oct. 2025
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The disease damages the protective covering around nerves in the central nervous system, leading to symptoms like muscle weakness, numbness, vision changes and mobility issues.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 8 Nov. 2025
This can result in damage to the spinal cord and nerves.
—Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2025
New York — Tech stocks took a bruising this week as nerves persist about expensive valuations and a potential artificial intelligence bubble.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 7 Nov. 2025
The progressive disease damages the protective cover around nerves in the central nervous system, according to the Cleveland Clinic.
—Tricia Despres, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
In healthy adipose – or fatty – tissue, sympathetic nerves align closely with blood vessels, forming bundles.
—New Atlas, 7 Nov. 2025
These compounds have sedative-like qualities that help calm your nerves and ease stressful feelings.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 6 Nov. 2025
From thrillers with missing kids and an unhinged nanny to a movie about a nuclear attack, streaming services are doing their darndest to rattle your nerves.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
In some cases, the disease can affect the nerves that control automatic body functions, leading to problems with sweating and dizziness.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 24 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nerves
Noun
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For more cold-climate shivers also see Finnish Weird, a quirky and often surprisingly spooky literary trove from the lands of the midnight sun.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Dec. 2025
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And at the same time, while the East shivers, much of the West will bask under unusually mild to even warm weather.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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As South Florida braces for a rare cold snap, community groups are stepping up efforts to help those living without a reliable shelter.—
Abby Dodge,
CBS News,
31 Dec. 2025
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Residents of Los Angeles spent the day before Christmas under rain showers and winds of around 40 mph, while the New England area braces for heavy snow later in the week.—
Kathryn Prociv,
NBC news,
24 Dec. 2025
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That night, Pam fortifies herself with a few drinks and answers when the phone rings.—
Allegra Goodman,
New Yorker,
4 Jan. 2026
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The Supreme Court’s 6-3 conservative majority regularly fortifies religious rights, but the justices have also been wary of expanding government officials’ exposure to damages in their individual capacities.—
Zach Schonfeld,
The Hill,
10 Nov. 2025
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“Nerves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nerves. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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