as in quake
a shaking of the earth
smaller tremors continued for days after the major earthquake
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Recent Examples of tremor
More than 130 people from as far away as Esparto and San Francisco reported feeling the tremors to the agency.
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Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 24 Mar. 2026
In the United States, those shock waves arrive not as distant tremors but as catalysts for domestic radicalization and violence, particularly against Jewish communities.
—Arie Perliger, The Conversation, 18 Mar. 2026
Even having contact with a dog in the household that has been treated with a spot-on topical product can cause a cat to have neurological signs (usually tremors, shaking and salivation).
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Mar. 2026
Symptoms of bird flu in mammals include tremors, convulsions, seizures and muscle weakness.
—Susanne Rust
follow, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2026
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Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 24 Mar. 2026
In the United States, those shock waves arrive not as distant tremors but as catalysts for domestic radicalization and violence, particularly against Jewish communities.
—Arie Perliger, The Conversation, 18 Mar. 2026
Even having contact with a dog in the household that has been treated with a spot-on topical product can cause a cat to have neurological signs (usually tremors, shaking and salivation).
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Mar. 2026
Symptoms of bird flu in mammals include tremors, convulsions, seizures and muscle weakness.
—Susanne Rust
follow, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tremor
Noun
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Those who noticed the quake are encouraged to report it through the USGS Felt Report form.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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People outside might also feel a quake of this magnitude.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Those who noticed the earthquake are encouraged to report it through the USGS Felt Report form.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
2 Apr. 2026
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While earthquakes cannot be predicted, Raman emphasized simple protective actions people can take, such as taking cover under a table or rolling onto your stomach and protecting your neck if already in bed.—
Kat Filardi,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Tremor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tremor. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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