temblor

noun

ˈtem-blər How to pronounce temblor (audio)
Definition of temblornext
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 Such temblors are typically aftershocks caused by minor adjustments along the portion of a fault that slipped at the time of the initial earthquake. — William B. Davis, New York Times, 9 July 2026 With thousands of people still missing, rescuers said time was quickly running out to reach anyone who survived the temblors. — Camilo Montoya-Galvez, CBS News, 30 June 2026 Earthquakes have caused vast damage in Venezuela, catching residents by surprise in a place not accustomed to temblors. — Manuel Rueda, NPR, 25 June 2026 The agency reported rescue teams were searching for people trapped under rubble and were assessing ​risks of additional temblors. — Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 16 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for temblor
Recent Examples of Synonyms for temblor
  1. quake
  2. earthquake
  3. tremor
Noun
  • Residents in multiple cities - including Menifee, Winchester and Sun City - reported experiencing the quake, according to the USGS DYFI report.
    — CA Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 15 Oct. 2026
  • The threat of tsunami has likely largely receded, says USGS seismologist Susan Hough, as the quake occurred on land and happened at a relatively shallow depth.
    — Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of quake
Noun
  • If the New Madrid fault wakes up tomorrow, Arkansas would have to ask for help to understand how to handle the aftermath of an earthquake.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2026
  • The twin earthquakes that struck Venezuela in June and caused extensive damage also complicated efforts toward stability in the country.
    — Chad de Guzman, Time, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of earthquake
Noun
  • No one sat closer to the tremors than Brad White, Florida’s new defensive leader and longtime friend of new coach Jon Sumrall.
    — Noah White, Miami Herald, 18 Oct. 2026
  • The quiet catcher had loudly blasted a ball that sent Chavez Ravine into tremors.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of tremor

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“Temblor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/temblor. Accessed 26 Oct. 2026.

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