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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 low scores are mostly due to nerves, not lack of potential.
    — Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Other specialists may become involved if Sjögren’s disease affects the lungs, nerves, kidneys, or other organs.
    — Julie Scott, Verywell Health, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of nerves
Verb
  • The system shudders a bit and then gets back to normal, like a person stubbing a toe or twisting an ankle faces discomfort and difficulty walking for a while.
    — Erik Sherman, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The American flag has never been among those Davis shudders to make.
    — Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 6 June 2026
Definition of shudders
Verb
  • Bryan gets attacked by a dog, who pokes its head through a barn wall…and then the dog’s face splits apart like a flower, with tentacles shooting out.
    — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Established in Ibiza in 2017, De La Vali was created by creative director Jana Sascha, who splits time between London, where the brand is based, and Ibiza, where De La Vali was founded.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of splits
Noun
  • The Heat, which is hard-capped, added Nick Richards on a nonguaranteed deal but otherwise seems to be holding onto a spot in case something needle-moving shakes free on the buyout market in the months ahead.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Biographers and historians have documented that Stewart suffered from severe psychological trauma, which caused digestive issues, insomnia, nightmares, shakes and sweats.
    — Ashley Hume , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 10 Sep. 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
  • The approval marks another step forward for patients with spinal muscular atrophy, a rare and progressive disease that destroys nerve cells that control speaking, breathing, and walking.
    — Ed Silverman, STAT, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Among other things, Hinduism reveres femininity through the worship of powerful goddesses, including Saraswati, the goddess of wisdom; Kali, the goddess who destroys evil and ego; and Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and prosperity.
    — Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 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
  • Because water vaporizes at low temperatures, it must be kept under high hydrostatic or system pressure to prevent boiling.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2026
  • 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
Definition of vaporizes

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“Shivers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shivers. Accessed 23 Sep. 2026.

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