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
For Krauser, the procedure — which may be considered after medications stop working — helped reduce her tremors.
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Cara Lynn Shultz, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
Reports revealed tremors were also felt across a wide area, including in the capital Tokyo, hundreds of miles to the south.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 20 Apr. 2026
In a clip posted to their Instagram account, with Amy Ray sitting beside her, Saliers talked about how she has been diagnosed with cervical dystonia and an essential tremor — both of which have hampered her ability to sing in a clear and constant tone.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 19 Apr. 2026
Symptoms can include problems with movement, tremors, stiffness and impaired balance and later difficulty walking, talking or completing simple tasks.
—Point Loma-Ob Monthly, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
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Cara Lynn Shultz, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
Reports revealed tremors were also felt across a wide area, including in the capital Tokyo, hundreds of miles to the south.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 20 Apr. 2026
In a clip posted to their Instagram account, with Amy Ray sitting beside her, Saliers talked about how she has been diagnosed with cervical dystonia and an essential tremor — both of which have hampered her ability to sing in a clear and constant tone.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 19 Apr. 2026
Symptoms can include problems with movement, tremors, stiffness and impaired balance and later difficulty walking, talking or completing simple tasks.
—Point Loma-Ob Monthly, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tremor
Noun
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There were no reports of significant injuries or damage from that quake, which hit on April 13.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
4 May 2026
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Those who experienced the quake are encouraged to report it via the USGS Felt Report form.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
3 May 2026
Noun
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Building-tech startup Kizuki collaborated with more than 20 companies, including ONOCOM to create the home, which meets strict building codes for seismic design in a country where earthquakes are common.—
Rebecca Cairns,
CNN Money,
7 May 2026
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For example, whether a hurricane was a Category 1 storm versus a Category 4 storm, the magnitude of an earthquake or how much rain fell.—
Lauren Sommer,
NPR,
7 May 2026
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“Tremor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tremor. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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