convulsing 1 of 2

noun

Definition of convulsingnext
as in tremor

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convulsing

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verb

present participle of convulse
as in shaking
to make a series of small irregular or violent movements convulsing with silent laughter as the inept pianist blithely played on

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for convulsing
  1. tremor
  2. shaking
  3. agitation
  4. quake
  5. wobble
  6. jolt
  7. vibrating
  8. tremble
Noun
  • In the past century, the region has recorded 24 earthquakes of magnitude 7 or larger within 250 kilometers of Tuesday's tremor, including a magnitude 7.9 quake in 1950.
    Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
  • Some particularly harmful oils include: Tea Tree oil: Causes lethargy, tremors, and ataxia.
    Sara Hansen, The Denver Post, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of tremor
Verb
  • Symptoms like a fast heart rate, or shortness of breath, shaking and chills, confusion or lethargy.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Your ruler Mercury will also station retrograde in Sagittarius—your seventh house of partnerships—on November 9, revealing all the ways your desires for independence may be shaking things up with up your closest allies and enemies.
    Roya Backlund, StyleCaster, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of shaking
Noun
  • Even in the case of Alzheimer’s disease, for which no cure currently exists, Levitin shows how music can loosen the disease’s grip by relieving anxiety and agitation.
    Joe Spring, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Then create an email outline showing exactly where to position the problem, agitation, and solution sections for maximum impact.
    Jodie Cook, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of agitation
Noun
  • Video shows traffic cameras across southern Ohio shake from quake The 30-second clip captured the earthquake's tremor from traffic cameras' point of view.
    Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
  • All staffers who were in the building at the time of the quake were safe and accounted for, officials said in a later update on social media.
    Kevin Shalvey, ABC News, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of quake
Noun
  • Finally, Rachel gets very close and is edging her way back to the end of the challenge, and Kyle picks up the pace, waiting for a wobble that never comes.
    Brian Moylan, Vulture, 27 Nov. 2024
  • The storm is on the verge of regaining Category 5 designation, which begins at 156 mph, though wobbles are expected.
    Glenn Garner, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2024
Definition of wobble
Noun
  • And that was a little bit of a jolt to think, wow, that could have been JonBenet.
    Doc Louallen, ABC News, 13 Dec. 2024
  • Any player from among Bassitt, Berrios, or Gausman could fetch help for a Blue Jays offense that needs a severe jolt.
    Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of jolt
Verb
  • Not literal strings, of course—but tiny loops or snippets of vibrating energy.
    Tom Siegfried, JSTOR Daily, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Because everything is moving, everything vibrating in one great dance that is the act of becoming.
    Jennifer Harlan, New York Times, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of vibrating
Noun
  • Valeria leaves guard duties to Ellen, a grandmother with a constant tremble in her hands from her MS.
    James Grebey, Vulture, 17 Oct. 2024
  • Kaleena knew her fate before it was announced, teary-eyed and emotional as Kish, with a tremble in her voice, asked her and Alisha to pack their knives and go.
    Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 10 Apr. 2024
Definition of tremble
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