Thesaurus results for TREMOR

tremor

noun

ˈtre-mər

Definition of tremor

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 Though the Labour Party has overtaken Reform UK in several polls, early tremors in the bond market, driven by uncertainties over Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s agenda, could well lead to more political instability. — Jeremy Hunt, Washington Post, 18 Aug. 2026 Immediately after receiving the ultrasound therapy on April 13, Leavell said his tremor was gone. — Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 18 Aug. 2026 Conflict in the region therefore sends immediate tremors through energy markets. — Monica Sanders, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026 For many like myself, the feeling of tilting and shaking doesn't stop once the tremor of an earthquake has passed. — New Atlas, 17 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for tremor

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Noun

The quake caused extensive damage to homes, infrastructure and roads, while also disrupting food supplies across multiple areas.

— Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 26 Aug. 2026
That quake was also located about 3 miles outside of Bedminster.

— Katie Houlis, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of quake

Noun

The earthquake's epicenter was approximately 9 miles southeast of Petrolia and occurred at a depth of 7 miles.

— CA Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 3 Sep. 2026
Unger also claimed in the FPPC complaint that the board overpaid for the land, and that an earthquake fault running through it calls into question the feasibility of building there.

— Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026