shivering 1 of 3

noun

Definition of shiveringnext
as in trembling
a series of slight movements by a body back and forth or from side to side the shivering of the crystal chandeliers while there was construction work next door

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shivering

2 of 3

adjective

as in shivery

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shivering

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verb

present participle of shiver
1
as in quivering

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2
as in splitting

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shivering
  1. shaking
  2. vibration
  3. destroying
  4. crunching
  5. wrecking
Verb
  • According to a criminal complaint, Mangione began shaking after the question and he was taken into custody for questioning.
    Liam Quinn, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Strong to very strong shaking was felt near the earthquake's epicenter, according to a USGS intensity map, with Carson City and Reno seeing light to moderate shaking.
    Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of shaking
Noun
  • And to do so, a trio of devices, including pneumatic pumps, vibration plates, and calf muscle pumps, can be used.
    Matt Benoit, Discover Magazine, 6 Dec. 2024
  • The diaphragm’s design reduces the weight of the vibration system.
    Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of vibration
Verb
  • The designation would also prohibit federal agencies from destroying or modifying that habitat.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Federal agencies are prohibited from destroying or negatively changing critical habitat.
    Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of destroying
Verb
  • This makes quantum computing perfect for tackling problems that require crunching high volumes of data and analyzing a large number of variables at once.
    Gary Fowler, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
  • Others have discovered what the offspring of AI and document crunching can yield.
    Steve Andriole, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
Definition of crunching
Verb
  • But when this tournament comes to an end, the Bulls either have to change course or risk wrecking their plans completely.
    Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 27 Nov. 2024
  • But his vision of wrecking Israel with the help of Iran and other proxy forces backfired badly.
    Alexander Smith, NBC News, 17 Oct. 2024
Definition of wrecking
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