Thesaurus results for TREMOR

tremor

noun

ˈtre-mər

Definition of tremor

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 Are the foundations laid in 1776 and 1789 still strong enough and sound enough to resist the tremors of our times? — Susan Page, USA Today, 5 July 2026 Rodriguez said during the press conference that her government issued an emergency decree to activate civil protection and emergency protocols within hours of the tremors. — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 3 July 2026 Gil Flores, who worked as a night-shift security guard at the complex, was inside his small security cabin when the first violent tremor struck. — ABC News, 2 July 2026 Choose Baits with Vibration Lipless crankbaits earn their keep each spring, as their shuddering motion creates the bait-mimicking tremors to which bass respond. — David A. Brown, Outdoor Life, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for tremor

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Noun

Those who noticed the quake are encouraged to report it through the USGS Felt Report form.

— CA Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026
The two faults also have the potential to interact with each other — as a major quake on the Garlock fault could destabilize the San Andreas.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 13 July 2026

Definition of quake

Noun

The earthquake's epicenter was roughly 3 miles east-southeast of Interlaken and occurred at a depth of 7 miles.

— CA Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 17 July 2026
Regarding maritime conditions, water levels at some beaches are expected to rise by up to half a meter due to the earthquake.

— Uriel Blanco, CNN Money, 17 July 2026