shivered

past tense of shiver

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for shivered
Verb
  • Earth shuddered with yet another wave of extinctions in this initial chill.
    Peter Brannen, Quanta Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
  • For much of last season, Atletico appeared set to seriously compete on all fronts, but their season shuddered to a stop in March with a series of disappointing defeats by Barcelona and Madrid across La Liga, Copa del Rey and the Champions League.
    Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • The truth is, genres themselves have already splintered beyond recognition.
    Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2025
  • And with the Brotherhood of Sorcerers now splintered after the Thanedd coup, the disparate mages are looking for leadership.
    Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The recent discovery of what was initially thought to be an explosive device on a body brought to Indianapolis for examination could indicate more trouble at a neighboring county's coroner office already wracked by recent upheaval.
    Noe Padilla, IndyStar, 3 Oct. 2025
  • In a nation wracked by violence, some people became perpetrators, and others victims.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 29 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Though most of his property was destroyed in the fire, a carnival operator named Bunny Gibbons bought Gein's car and charged 25 cents for people to view it until authorities shut down the operation.
    Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025
  • The Gaza Strip itself has been nearly leveled, with the United Nations estimating 78% of structures having been damaged or destroyed, leaving a monumental task of rebuilding for whoever will govern the enclave next.
    Emily Feng, NPR, 7 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • By Brendan Kuty, Jen McCaffrey and Chris Kirschner NEW YORK — The crowd roared, and then the building shook.
    Brendan Kuty, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
  • Clark shook her head and said no to both questions.
    Jill Martin, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The 18 qualified teams were split into pots of three, according to their UEFA coefficient, and were drawn against two teams from each pot, with three matches away and three at home.
    Megan Feringa, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
  • So, all those nine teams splitting the first two on the road won the series … right?
    Ryan Ford, Freep.com, 6 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The defensive star’s recent trade from Dallas to Green Bay quaked the NFL.
    Greg Cote September 4, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Atlanta Braves Speaking of injuries, the fragile nature of the human body really wrecked Brian Snitker’s swan song.
    Levi Weaver, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
  • America will be watching Monday night’s early game, perhaps in much the same way traffic can’t help but slow to watch two cars that have just wrecked.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2025
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“Shivered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shivered. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.

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