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as in quake
a shaking of the earth
the San Andreas Fault is notorious for its earthquakes
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as in upheaval
a violent disturbance (as of the political or social order)
the election of the socialist candidate caused a political earthquake that nearly led to a military coup
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Recent Examples of earthquake
The death toll from the devastating earthquake that rocked Burma and Thailand on Friday has risen sharply to more than 1,650 victims.
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Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 29 Mar. 2025
The Thai capital is not a city used to earthquakes and in recent decades condominiums have sprung up across its congested streets.
—Ross Adkin, Alex Stambaugh and Kocha Olarn, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2025
Images in the wake of the earthquake show the widespread devastation, as the full scope of the disaster is still coming into focus.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 28 Mar. 2025
The earthquake, which ruptured along the Sagaing Fault, was followed by a strong 6.4 magnitude aftershock, and caused widespread damage.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 28 Mar. 2025
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Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 29 Mar. 2025
The Thai capital is not a city used to earthquakes and in recent decades condominiums have sprung up across its congested streets.
—Ross Adkin, Alex Stambaugh and Kocha Olarn, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2025
Images in the wake of the earthquake show the widespread devastation, as the full scope of the disaster is still coming into focus.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 28 Mar. 2025
The earthquake, which ruptured along the Sagaing Fault, was followed by a strong 6.4 magnitude aftershock, and caused widespread damage.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 28 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for earthquake
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The quake was recorded just after 2 a.m. on Friday, March 14, and was centered about 3.1 miles south-southwest of Marshville.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Mar. 2025
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While most of the action for the 2025 Oscars was taking place at the center of Hollywood, along the famous Hollywood Boulevard where the Dolby Theatre is located, the quake could still be felt across Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley.—
Carly Thomas,
The Hollywood Reporter,
2 Mar. 2025
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Michael Jordan wears No. 45 in return to the Bulls For LaVine, the last few weeks of upheaval have offered perspective.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Mar. 2025
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During his decades-long career in finance, Carney steered governments through major global crises and periods of upheaval.—
Max Saltman,
CNN,
20 Mar. 2025
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Images from the Southeast Asian country on Saturday show the aftermath of the earthquake and tremors, including a 6.4-magnitude aftershock.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
30 Mar. 2025
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Aftershocks, the largest of which was a 6.7-magnitude tremor Friday, have continued throughout the weekend, according to the USGS.—
Brad Lendon and Alex Stambaugh,
CNN Money,
30 Mar. 2025
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The levels are based off several factors, including crime levels, threats of terrorism, civil unrest, health concerns and the possibility of a natural disaster, according to the State Department.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
18 Mar. 2025
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In addition to long-standing restrictions, the State Department issued a travel advisory in August warning citizens not to travel to Iran due to political unrest in the region.—
Amin Khodadadi,
NBC News,
16 Mar. 2025
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In the picturesque landscape of England's Lake District, a whisky revolution is quietly unfolding.—
Mark Littler,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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As the deep-tech revolution unfolds, startup studios are an efficient and structured way to build companies.—
Pierrick Bouffaron,
Forbes,
25 Mar. 2025
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Russian River Valley Pinot Noir took the world by storm with its irresistible lushness and decadently rich flavors.—
Cathrine Todd,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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Then, with a storm system working its way south along the Central Coast region, there is a chance Los Angeles could see light rain between March 30 and April 2.—
Matthew Ormseth,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Mar. 2025
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“Earthquake.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/earthquake. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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