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 The quiet catcher had loudly blasted a ball that sent Chavez Ravine into tremors. — Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026 There were no reports of damage or injury as a result of the tremor. — Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026 Even if the wars do continue, the identities of both major parties are in flux—existing coalitions are shaky, and the tremors could lead to unexpectedly competitive races in seats drawn around outdated assumptions. — Jon Allsop, New Yorker, 10 Oct. 2026 The hallmark signs include shaking or tremors, stiffness, slower movements and difficulty with balance or walking. — Jennifer Fields, Washington Post, 8 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for tremor

Recent Examples of Synonyms for tremor

Noun

Rescue teams from police and fire departments were building tents to house people displaced by the quake.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026
Videos released by local media showed people leaving their homes as the quake struck, Reuters reported.

— Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of quake

Noun

If the New Madrid fault wakes up tomorrow, Arkansas would have to ask for help to understand how to handle the aftermath of an earthquake.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2026
The twin earthquakes that struck Venezuela in June and caused extensive damage also complicated efforts toward stability in the country.

— Chad de Guzman, Time, 23 Oct. 2026