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noun

Definition of shivernext
1
as in shudder
an instance of shaking involuntarily with fear or cold the prisoner experienced a sudden shiver when confronted with the sight of the dark basement

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2
as in butterflies
shivers plural a sense of panic or extreme nervousness looking down from the window ledge sent shivers up my spine

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shiver

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verb

1
as in to tremble

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as in to split

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Recent Examples of shiver
Noun
In high school, the thought of wearing anything other than short shorts would send a shiver down my spine. — Annie Blackman, InStyle, 6 June 2026 Economic shivers give both the fits, and a pressured consumer has both well in the red so far this year. — Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
Verb
Two days later, Amaya became violently ill, shivering with high temperatures and crying constantly. — Rick Jervis, USA Today, 29 Jan. 2026 North Texas will continue to shiver Tuesday from the record-setting cold weather that arrived last weekend, though no winter precipitation is expected. — Elissa Jorgensen, Dallas Morning News, 27 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for shiver
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shiver
  1. shudder
  2. nerves
  3. tremble
  4. split
  5. shake
  6. tear down
  7. quiver
  8. vaporize
Noun
  • The tensions, which have sent a shudder across many American industries, have prompted Washington to seek new sources of rare earths.
    — Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 22 June 2026
  • Whoever ends up playing the America 250 or (shudder) Freedom 250 gigs, the Chicks are our pick for Band of the Sesquicentennial.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 19 June 2026
Definition of shudder
Noun
  • The company wanted drug-containing particles to remain evenly distributed throughout the implants so healing nerves would receive a consistent supply of regenerative compounds.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 11 July 2026
  • If nerves pop up, breathe and make the stakes low enough to keep moving.
    — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 11 July 2026
Definition of nerves
Verb
  • Back in their dorm room after the beating, Valentine watched as Okeadu began to tremble uncontrollably.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 30 June 2026
  • Each time the leaves trembled, the sunlight filtering through them also wavered.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 June 2026
Definition of tremble
Verb
  • Having split his rehab between his native Australia and the States, Toohey remained in touch with his Warriors teammates and the team’s medical staff, even if their ability to help him was limited after the Warriors waived him in December.
    — Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 15 July 2026
  • Using that Ducato model as its starting point, Westfalia splits it into three separate levels.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 15 July 2026
Definition of split
Verb
  • The question is whether Thompson will shake free from the Mavericks, either through a buyout or trade.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 13 July 2026
  • The wine and cocktail menu sports a few local makers too, including Gruet Winery’s sparkling wine and Hollow Spirits vodka, which is shaken into the restaurant’s take on a Vesper martini.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 July 2026
Definition of shake
Verb
  • Morningside High will eventually be torn down for a residential development.
    — Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
  • One of the most dramatic gathering places in Great Smoky Mountains National Park is being torn down due to safety concerns, according to the National Park Service.
    — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 8 July 2026
Definition of tear down
Verb
  • Even now, there are moments during presentations when my voice still quivers.
    — Michelle De Almeida, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
  • Each time, brown leaves that had drifted from distant trees quivered and spun on the surface.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 June 2026
Definition of quiver
Verb
  • To retire them, the company plans to move many of them into a graveyard orbit, while others will be vaporized by burning up in Earth’s atmosphere during re-entry.
    — Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 9 July 2026
  • When a large body hits, some of the impact energy goes into vaporizing or melting rock right at the impact site.
    — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 5 July 2026
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