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
In addition to tremors emanating from within the planet, these sensors detect explosions, traffic vibrations and even the vocalizations made by whales in the oceans.
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Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 24 Jan. 2026
Formed in England in the mid-1600s, the Religious Society of Friends became known for the tremors and convulsions that would overtake its members during prayer.
—Walden Green, Pitchfork, 22 Jan. 2026
These symptoms can include anxiety, tremors, sweating and nausea and more serious complications such as seizures or delirium.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 21 Jan. 2026
Yes, definitely a very large number indicating a certain metric, plus or minus tens of millions according to the market’s seismic tremors at this or that globally uncertain moment.
—Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
The tremors from Old Trafford also rustled the papers on the desk of Napoli’s sporting director Giovanni Manna.
—James Horncastle, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2026
More than 235 people from as far away as Menlo Park and Fremont reported feeling the tremors to the agency.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 11 Jan. 2026
Amaryllis is not typically fatal to cats and dogs, but can cause undesirable symptoms, including vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, salivation, and tremors.
—Maddie Topliff, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Dec. 2025
Five weeks later, the man started experiencing tremors, confusion, urinary incontinence and weakness in his legs.
—Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 11 Dec. 2025
Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 24 Jan. 2026
Formed in England in the mid-1600s, the Religious Society of Friends became known for the tremors and convulsions that would overtake its members during prayer.
—Walden Green, Pitchfork, 22 Jan. 2026
These symptoms can include anxiety, tremors, sweating and nausea and more serious complications such as seizures or delirium.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 21 Jan. 2026
Yes, definitely a very large number indicating a certain metric, plus or minus tens of millions according to the market’s seismic tremors at this or that globally uncertain moment.
—Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
The tremors from Old Trafford also rustled the papers on the desk of Napoli’s sporting director Giovanni Manna.
—James Horncastle, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2026
More than 235 people from as far away as Menlo Park and Fremont reported feeling the tremors to the agency.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 11 Jan. 2026
Amaryllis is not typically fatal to cats and dogs, but can cause undesirable symptoms, including vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, salivation, and tremors.
—Maddie Topliff, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Dec. 2025
Five weeks later, the man started experiencing tremors, confusion, urinary incontinence and weakness in his legs.
—Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 11 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tremors
Noun
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Frost quakes occur when the ground rapidly freezes and expands, creating a loud booming sound and sometimes minor, localized shaking.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
27 Jan. 2026
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And since the swarm began in November, the mini-quakes have caused no damage or injuries, San Ramon Mayor Mark Armstrong said Monday.—
Paul Rogers,
Mercury News,
26 Jan. 2026
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,
30 Jan. 2026
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One unique characteristic of Michigan earthquakes is their reach.—
Ahmad Bajjey,
CBS News,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Tremors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tremors. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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