as in quake
a shaking of the earth
smaller tremors continued for days after the major earthquake
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Recent Examples of tremor
The suit claims the exposure caused lasting health effects, including tremors, heart palpitations and memory issues.
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Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Macadamia nuts are also toxic and may cause tremors, weakness, and vomiting.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Sep. 2025
Mixing superstition, memory, and the tremors of family secrets, Zhang’s film unfolds as a delicate and atmospheric drama about how children hear what adults won’t, or can’t, share.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 19 Sep. 2025
This cage flexed during tremors, making the buildings among the world’s earliest earthquake-resistant structures.
—Big Think, 18 Sep. 2025
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Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Macadamia nuts are also toxic and may cause tremors, weakness, and vomiting.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Sep. 2025
Mixing superstition, memory, and the tremors of family secrets, Zhang’s film unfolds as a delicate and atmospheric drama about how children hear what adults won’t, or can’t, share.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 19 Sep. 2025
This cage flexed during tremors, making the buildings among the world’s earliest earthquake-resistant structures.
—Big Think, 18 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tremor
Noun
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When aftershock data is available, the corresponding maps and charts include earthquakes within 100 miles and seven days of the initial quake.—
William B. Davis,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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The quake cut power across parts of Cebu province and sent residents fleeing into the streets in the dark.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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Arefi is quick to point out that women were the most affected by last month’s deadly earthquake – a message echoed by the UN Women Special Representative in Afghanistan – just one of many examples of their suffering.—
Amanda Davies,
CNN Money,
2 Oct. 2025
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The earthquake struck at a depth of just 2 miles, with its epicenter roughly 4 miles east of Vallejo.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Tremor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tremor. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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