SHIVERS Synonyms: 88 Similar and Opposite Words

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

as in shudders

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Noun

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 And some shivers, because that title isn’t a misdirect. — Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 27 Mar. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for shivers

Noun

And while Argentina’s culture of talk therapy may turn psychic suffering into words on the therapist’s couch, fans may be reassured that the pros are trained to translate their nerves into strategy on the pitch.

— Caitlin Stephen Hu, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
Mitochondria supply the raw materials for creating the neurotransmitters glutamate and acetylcholine, which manage our brain, nerves, and muscles.

— Rachel Nuwer, Quanta Magazine, 17 July 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

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Using that Ducato model as its starting point, Westfalia splits it into three separate levels.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 15 July 2026
Despite the campaign’s talk of schools and food assistance, fully 90% of the money goes to health care — the education and food assistance account splits the remaining 10%, which also has to cover the cost of administering the tax itself.

— Matt Fleming, Oc Register, 13 July 2026

Definition of splits

Noun

Instead of shakes or bars, PureGenius sells small, juice-like protein shots designed for on-the-go use.

— Lauren Jarvis-Gibson July 10, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026
Customers can choose from seven beverage categories, including coffee, energy drinks, fizz sodas, teas, lemonades, smoothies and shakes.

— Saleen Martin, USA Today, 10 July 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

Ground-level testing often gets distorted by background emissions from surrounding soil and vegetation, while flying delicate sensors directly into corrosive plumes rapidly destroys the equipment.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 13 July 2026
Cruise plays Digger Rockwell, a crass and charismatic oil executive who’s called upon to help save the world after his company nearly destroys it.

— Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 13 July 2026

Definition of destroys

Verb

When another attack splinters the small town of Pikeville, Charlotte is the first witness on the scene.

— Denise Petski, Deadline, 11 May 2026
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

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