shivered

Definition of shiverednext
past tense of shiver

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for shivered
Verb
  • At least the elevator still creaked and shuddered, as in the old days, finally trembling open on the eighth floor.
    Rick Bragg, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2026
  • Later, when Tristan gently put his hand on Marke’s shoulder, the king shuddered.
    Scott Cantrell, Dallas Morning News, 3 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • If the combined Democratic vote is splintered among the eight Democrats in the June 2 primary, the two Republicans could end up finishing first and second.
    George Skelton, Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2026
  • If the combined Democratic vote is splintered among the eight Democrats in the June 2 primary, the two Republicans could end up finishing first and second.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Orbán's campaign has been wracked by reports that his government colludes with Moscow, and tension has risen over government efforts to crack down on his political opponents.
    Catherine Belton The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 6 Apr. 2026
  • After the chaos that wracked Minnesota this year, music can be a solace.
    Sheila Regan, Twin Cities, 29 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • For a moment, the plane quivered around them like a greyhound straining on a leash.
    Burkhard Bilger, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Pratt's home was destroyed in the Palisades Fire.
    Tom Wait, CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026
  • The outlet said the strikes also destroyed homes and caused widespread damage.
    Sarah Dean, NBC news, 7 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • When Bradford delivered the detail about the sandwich, the board and attendees laughed and shook their heads.
    Chevall Pryce, Baltimore Sun, 2 Apr. 2026
  • Stocks shook off an early stumble to finish with slim gains on Wall Street Thursday and close out their first winning week since the start of the Iran war.
    Damian J. Troise, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The Guardians answered with another three runs in the bottom half of the inning to hand the Cubs a 6-5 loss to split Sunday’s doubleheader.
    Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 6 Apr. 2026
  • The housing project will be split into two phases, starting with Declan Research Park, according to Flournoy’s website.
    Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 6 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The defensive star’s recent trade from Dallas to Green Bay quaked the NFL.
    Greg Cote September 4, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2025
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“Shivered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shivered. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.

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