as in quakes
a shaking of the earth
smaller tremors continued for days after the major earthquake
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Recent Examples of tremors
But for some people, the supplement has been linked to various side effects including headaches, nausea, dizziness, drowsiness, stomach aches, confusion or disorientation, tremors, low blood pressure, irritability, mild anxiety and depression.
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Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2025
The signs of bird flu in dogs and cats include fever, lethargy, low appetite, red or inflamed eyes, discharge from eyes and nose, coughing or sneezing, difficulty breathing and neurologic signs such as tremors, seizures, incoordination or blindness, according to the AVMA.
—Laura Schulte, jsonline.com, 28 Oct. 2025
Journey suffers from a multitude of medical complications, including an incurable lung disease, scoliosis, tremors, relies on a G-tube to eat, and has had surgery on both hips, according to victim impact statements and the prosecution.
—Sydney Barragan, Oc Register, 24 Oct. 2025
Some propose seismic tremors sent waves that forced the deep water upward.
—Literary Hub, 22 Oct. 2025
Not everyone sees the recent tremors as a turning point.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2025
Her infirmity, Lurie says, began in July, 1953, but tremors of premonition course through her work from first to last, as though sickness were naturally expected to arrive, like a punctual guest.
—Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 13 Oct. 2025
The neurodegenerative disorder, which causes tremors, affects speech and leads to motor skills, has no cure.
—Eric Andersson, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025
This geological setting makes earthquakes a daily occurrence, with the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) recording an average of 20 tremors per day.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2025
The signs of bird flu in dogs and cats include fever, lethargy, low appetite, red or inflamed eyes, discharge from eyes and nose, coughing or sneezing, difficulty breathing and neurologic signs such as tremors, seizures, incoordination or blindness, according to the AVMA.
—Laura Schulte, jsonline.com, 28 Oct. 2025
Journey suffers from a multitude of medical complications, including an incurable lung disease, scoliosis, tremors, relies on a G-tube to eat, and has had surgery on both hips, according to victim impact statements and the prosecution.
—Sydney Barragan, Oc Register, 24 Oct. 2025
Some propose seismic tremors sent waves that forced the deep water upward.
—Literary Hub, 22 Oct. 2025
Not everyone sees the recent tremors as a turning point.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2025
Her infirmity, Lurie says, began in July, 1953, but tremors of premonition course through her work from first to last, as though sickness were naturally expected to arrive, like a punctual guest.
—Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 13 Oct. 2025
The neurodegenerative disorder, which causes tremors, affects speech and leads to motor skills, has no cure.
—Eric Andersson, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025
This geological setting makes earthquakes a daily occurrence, with the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) recording an average of 20 tremors per day.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tremors
Noun
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Indonesia has a history of catastrophic quakes, including the 2004 Indian Ocean disaster, making continuous seismic monitoring and preparedness crucial for minimizing casualties and infrastructure damage.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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Regional tsunami warnings have since been cancelled, according to Reuters, but the pair of quakes left behind damage to buildings and roads.—
Jillian Frankel,
PEOPLE,
11 Oct. 2025
Noun
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It is estimated that there are 500,000 detectable earthquakes in the world each year.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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Last month, at least seven earthquakes rattled the coast of Alaska in a span of 24 hours.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Tremors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tremors. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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