as in quake
a shaking of the earth
a temblor knocked down many of the buildings in the village
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Recent Examples of temblor
The latter temblor occurred in a subduction zone; such regions are capable of producing the strongest earthquakes possible.
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Jackie Flynn Mogensen,
Scientific American,
8 June 2026
The temblor’s violent shaking knocked some homes off their foundations and triggered widespread power failures.
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George Avalos,
Mercury News,
25 May 2026
United States Geological Survey There are no reports of injury or damage as a result of the temblor.
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Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
25 May 2026
The Great Earthquake 120 years ago on April 18, 1906, the San Francisco earthquake (and subsequent fires) ranks as one of the most significant temblors of all time.
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Kurt Snibbe,
Oc Register,
17 Apr. 2026
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Jackie Flynn Mogensen,
Scientific American,
8 June 2026
The temblor’s violent shaking knocked some homes off their foundations and triggered widespread power failures.
—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
25 May 2026
United States Geological Survey There are no reports of injury or damage as a result of the temblor.
—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
25 May 2026
The Great Earthquake 120 years ago on April 18, 1906, the San Francisco earthquake (and subsequent fires) ranks as one of the most significant temblors of all time.
—
Kurt Snibbe,
Oc Register,
17 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for temblor
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Several residents reported experiencing the quake in and around the Ridgecrest area according to the USGS DYFI report.
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Now, researchers report that such a quake could be more widespread and damaging than previously thought.
Noun
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It is estimated that there are 500,000 detectable earthquakes in the world each year.
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The researchers say the finding highlights how much remains unknown about the behavior of large earthquakes and the complex interactions between seismic waves and tectonic plates.
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Are the foundations laid in 1776 and 1789 still strong enough and sound enough to resist the tremors of our times?
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The tremor appeared to be centered near Bel Air in Harford County, an area not known for frequent seismic activity.
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“Temblor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/temblor. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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