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noun

plural of tremble
as in shivers
an instance of shaking involuntarily with fear or cold with a tremble, she ventured out into the snow

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verb

present tense third-person singular of tremble
as in quivers

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  1. shivers
  2. quivers
  3. shudders
  4. vibrates
  5. fluctuates
Noun
  • The best horror movies for Halloween need to offer something a little richer, that mix of shivers and catharsis that makes this time of year so darned fun.
    — Eve Batey, Vanity Fair, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The idea of seeing a total solar eclipse there sent shivers through me.
    — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of shivers
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
Noun
  • Moreno says as the chopper shudders, causing the camera to shake.
    — David Chiu, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2026
  • The thriller about ambition, rivalry and human frailty, set in the ballet world, evoked visceral reactions — from adrenaline highs to pull-pinions-from-your-flesh shudders.
    — Celia Wren, Washington Post, 4 June 2026
Definition of shudders
Verb
  • Her go-to is the Diolsty Vibrating Alarm Wristband, which vibrates discreetly to alert you without disturbing the people around you.
    — Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 31 Oct. 2026
  • The car’s engine vibrates with the promise of bodily pleasure.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of vibrates
Verb
  • The reason is related to the price of natural gas that fluctuates, leading to high charges on bills, like in the past, or credits that are expected to last for a one-year period until next May.
    — Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Locking in flexible covenant thresholds during healthy quarters protects operational sovereignty when revenue fluctuates temporarily.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of fluctuates
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