as in instability
the quality or state of not being firmly fixed in position
we added a couple more ropes to help reduce the shakiness of the footbridge
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Recent Examples of shakiness
Advertisement Essential tremor manifests most obviously as shakiness in both hands and arms.
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Angela Haupt, Time, 7 May 2026
The warning signs of low blood sugar include intense hunger, shakiness, and dizziness.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 27 Feb. 2026
Modern stabilization technology will help alleviate some of the shakiness, resulting in a smoother overall recording experience.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 13 Jan. 2026
The conversation also discusses the shakiness of the indie film markeplace in recent years as well as the Sundance’s festival and institute’s ups and downs since the pandemic.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 11 Dec. 2025
Occasional shakiness is to be expected; after all, this third film is more of a bridge between past and future than some might like, but old fans will be charmed and even newbies like me can see the sparkle.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 11 Nov. 2025
Symptoms range from shakiness and irritability to severe complications like seizures or coma.
—Ruth Jessen Hickman, Health, 9 Nov. 2025
Shot with a documentary-style handheld camera by cinematographer Brett Pawlak, Short Term 12 embraces subtle shakiness and natural movement to immerse the viewer in the everyday rhythms of the group home.
—Travis Bean, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
While Orlando has had no trouble scoring at will, there has been a noticeable shakiness defensively.
—Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2025
Angela Haupt, Time, 7 May 2026
The warning signs of low blood sugar include intense hunger, shakiness, and dizziness.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 27 Feb. 2026
Modern stabilization technology will help alleviate some of the shakiness, resulting in a smoother overall recording experience.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 13 Jan. 2026
The conversation also discusses the shakiness of the indie film markeplace in recent years as well as the Sundance’s festival and institute’s ups and downs since the pandemic.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 11 Dec. 2025
Occasional shakiness is to be expected; after all, this third film is more of a bridge between past and future than some might like, but old fans will be charmed and even newbies like me can see the sparkle.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 11 Nov. 2025
Symptoms range from shakiness and irritability to severe complications like seizures or coma.
—Ruth Jessen Hickman, Health, 9 Nov. 2025
Shot with a documentary-style handheld camera by cinematographer Brett Pawlak, Short Term 12 embraces subtle shakiness and natural movement to immerse the viewer in the everyday rhythms of the group home.
—Travis Bean, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
While Orlando has had no trouble scoring at will, there has been a noticeable shakiness defensively.
—Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shakiness
instability
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Critics say the leadership upheaval signals unusual instability and raises concerns about whether agencies have sufficient scientific expertise to respond effectively to public health emergencies.—
Ali Swenson,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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From one perspective central banks are seen as political institutions that are often the source of macroeconomic instability; from another, the rule followed by the central bank is a fundamental parameter of the economy just like the size of the labor force or the available production technology.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 May 2026
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