as in shook
to make a series of small irregular or violent movements
huddled in the basement, we shuddered with fear as we heard the approaching tornado
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of shuddered
People shuddered at the sight of it, or groaned, or covered their eyes.
—
Sam Kriss, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
Karen Powers shuddered at what the adjuster said next, Shaun Powers said.
—J.c. Hallman, Oklahoman, 10 Feb. 2026
Her body shuddered in a wave of tremors.
—Literary Hub, 9 Feb. 2026
East Denver sushi fans shuddered in late December when Okinawa Japanese Cuisine, a mainstay on Colfax Avenue since 2010, closed and boarded up its doors with brown paper.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 8 Jan. 2026
The Greek writer Kay Cicellis, who died in 2001, might have shuddered at such a sunny view of fate.
—Rachel Vorona Cote, The Atlantic, 5 Jan. 2026
Then, that all shuddered to a halt in 2022 when Russia invaded Ukraine.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 24 Nov. 2025
Earth shuddered with yet another wave of extinctions in this initial chill.
—Peter Brannen, Quanta Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
As the projectile surged forward, the deck shuddered slightly under the silent electromagnetic pulse, while nearby crew members steadied themselves, their expressions a mix of awe and anticipation.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 10 Sep. 2025
Sam Kriss, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
Karen Powers shuddered at what the adjuster said next, Shaun Powers said.
—J.c. Hallman, Oklahoman, 10 Feb. 2026
Her body shuddered in a wave of tremors.
—Literary Hub, 9 Feb. 2026
East Denver sushi fans shuddered in late December when Okinawa Japanese Cuisine, a mainstay on Colfax Avenue since 2010, closed and boarded up its doors with brown paper.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 8 Jan. 2026
The Greek writer Kay Cicellis, who died in 2001, might have shuddered at such a sunny view of fate.
—Rachel Vorona Cote, The Atlantic, 5 Jan. 2026
Then, that all shuddered to a halt in 2022 when Russia invaded Ukraine.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 24 Nov. 2025
Earth shuddered with yet another wave of extinctions in this initial chill.
—Peter Brannen, Quanta Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
As the projectile surged forward, the deck shuddered slightly under the silent electromagnetic pulse, while nearby crew members steadied themselves, their expressions a mix of awe and anticipation.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 10 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shuddered
Verb
-
The pair waited until Hinojosa hit the sidewalk outside the property, shook her hand and then asked for selfies.—
Karen Brooks Harper
Austin Bureau,
Dallas Morning News,
26 Feb. 2026
-
Emma shook her head and busied herself with picking up her waders.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
Aisha jerked and opened her eyes.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Jan. 2026
-
The two stood nose-to-nose on the field when the Steelers player grabbed onto Chase’s facemask, jerked his head and appeared to punch him.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
16 Nov. 2025
Verb
-
The roar of the crowds gathered at the base of the 101-story building still echoed in his ears, and the thrill of scaling its ten abstract metal dragons vibrated through his body.—
Outside,
Outside,
23 Feb. 2026
-
Even the bathrooms down the hall vibrated with rhythm.—
Kelsey Stewart,
Vogue,
17 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Shuddered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shuddered. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
