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trembling

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noun

as in twitching
a series of slight movements by a body back and forth or from side to side at the first sign of the room's trembling, I ducked for cover, for I was certain that it was the start of the big quake

Synonyms & Similar Words

trembling

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verb

present participle of tremble

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for trembling
Noun
  • Thousands of sensors collect information: temperature, humidity, vibrations, foot traffic and energy flow.
    Dan Drogman, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
  • More: Photos: Millions without power in Spain, Portugal after 'induced atmospheric vibration' Spain's use of renewable energy as an increasing part of its electricity generation has come under scrutiny since the blackout, as has its plan to phase out nuclear energy by 2035.
    Pietro Lombardi, USA Today, 15 May 2025
Adjective
  • Implementation of that reform, including a network consolidation that began last year, has been shaky as the agency sought to streamline mail processing and cut transportation costs.
    Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 12 May 2025
  • Any relocation would be a boost to Puerto Rico’s shaky economy as the government emerges from a historic bankruptcy and continues to struggle with chronic power outages.
    Dánica Coto, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2025
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“Trembling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trembling. Accessed 22 May. 2025.

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