shivers 1 of 2

noun

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

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shivers

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verb

present tense third-person singular of shiver
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as in shudders

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as in splits

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Recent Examples of shivers
Noun
Speaking to Julia Cunningham on her eponymous podcast, Adams says the moment when Cecile realizes her half-sister is the serial killer (while her mom was a plain ol’ one-off manslaughterer) still gives her the shivers. — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 22 July 2026 Judith claims to be a forensic accountant, but is actually a career assassin whose very name sends shivers of fear through her enemies and ones of excitement through her admirers. — Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 14 July 2026 This is sending shivers down the spines of regular Democrats, who now sheepishly admit the party has been turned over to the left-wing loons. — Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 27 June 2026 The warning that exuberant investors might not be quite rational sent temporary shivers through global stock markets. — Scott Horsley, NPR, 22 June 2026 Gives me the shivers every time. — Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 8 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 These insects and arachnids might startle you or send shivers down your spine, but there's no need to worry about these bugs—not too much, anyway. — Steve Bender, Southern Living, 21 May 2026 For anyone with even a mild rodent aversion, that can trigger shivers of disgust. — Angela Haupt, Time, 8 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shivers
  1. nerves
  2. shudders
  3. splits
  4. shakes
  5. quivers
  6. destroys
  7. splinters
  8. vaporizes
Noun
  • The brain coordinates muscles and nerves while also processing information about balance, vision and the environment around us.
    — Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
  • And the nerves from the very beginning led to this very disciplined approach to trying to fully take over the character and take ownership over his life.
    — Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of nerves
Verb
  • The American flag has never been among those Davis shudders to make.
    — Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 6 June 2026
  • Nothing much really happens in this movie after Philip’s initial arrest, but the world viscerally shudders under Lucy’s feet every time one of her husband’s alibis falls apart.
    — David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 15 May 2026
Definition of shudders
Verb
  • Rather than one long conveyor, Ford is using a new assembly tree process that splits the vehicle into three sections — front clip, rear clip, and battery deck — which enables better access so more operators can work on the vehicle at the same time.
    — Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Haynes launched a successful coaching program and now splits her time between houses in Palm Coast and Tampa.
    — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of splits
Noun
  • Bad Daddy’s previously offered a broader lineup of limited-time menu items that included desserts, shakes and appetizers.
    — Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 10 Aug. 2026
  • After a firm seal and a few shakes, the chicken is ready to fry.
    — Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of shakes
Verb
  • Even now, there are moments during presentations when my voice still quivers.
    — Michelle De Almeida, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
  • Risk factors for cardiac arrest A frequent trigger is rhythm disturbance—especially ventricular fibrillation—in which the heart quivers instead of beating effectively.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 Mar. 2026
Definition of quivers
Verb
  • T cells, a type of immune cell that detects and destroys infected or abnormal cells, normally perform this inspection.
    — William A. Haseltine, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
  • The white dwarf emits radiation and produces a giant gas bubble—the lion’s face—that destroys dust in its path.
    — Mary Randolph, Scientific American, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of destroys
Verb
  • Endlessly switching between apps and online platforms splinters our attention and can lead to digital exhaustion, leaving us anxious, apathetic and unfocused.
    — Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2026
  • Megyn Kelly is continuing her hard-right tack, lashing back at Ben Shapiro and aligning herself with Tucker Carlson and Steve Bannon as the MAGA movement dramatically splinters.
    — Kimberly Nordyke, HollywoodReporter, 23 Dec. 2025
Definition of splinters
Verb
  • When the crash occurs, the object vaporizes and shock waves are sent reverberating through the Earth’s crust.
    — Megan Fahrney, ABC News, 24 July 2026
  • Usually, the meteoroid itself vaporizes high above the ground.
    — Phil Plait, Scientific American, 12 June 2026
Definition of vaporizes

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