as in shivers
an instance of shaking involuntarily with fear or cold
a shudder ran through him as he stepped outside into the snow
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as in shakes
to make a series of small irregular or violent movements
huddled in the basement, we shuddered with fear as we heard the approaching tornado
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Recent Examples of shudders
Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 21 Apr. 2026
The massive hack sent shudders through the department.
—Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2026
Last week, Brent crude oil prices reached over $100 per barrel for the first time since 2022, peaking at nearly $120 per barrel on Monday, sending shudders throughout the economy.
—Frank Landymore, Futurism, 12 Mar. 2026
But as the season progressed, the [shudders] discourse really went off the rails.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 7 Jan. 2026
And my list has become … shudders … out of date.
—Tim Britton, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 19 Apr. 2026
Everytime one goes by, the car shudders.
—Leon Hale, Houston Chronicle, 3 Mar. 2026
The mind shudders at the thought.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2026
So one shudders to think what might happen when the Dolphins now face a murderer’s row of elite running backs and mobile quarterbacks.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 24 Oct. 2025
Noun
China controls the majority of the world’s supply, and Beijing’s brief export restrictions last year on the minerals — critical for the defense and energy sectors — sent shudders through US industry.
—Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 21 Apr. 2026
The massive hack sent shudders through the department.
—Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2026
Last week, Brent crude oil prices reached over $100 per barrel for the first time since 2022, peaking at nearly $120 per barrel on Monday, sending shudders throughout the economy.
—Frank Landymore, Futurism, 12 Mar. 2026
But as the season progressed, the [shudders] discourse really went off the rails.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 7 Jan. 2026
And my list has become … shudders … out of date.
—Tim Britton, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
Verb
Hotels used in talks last week have already asked patrons leave as the country shudders into another quasi-lockdown.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 19 Apr. 2026
Everytime one goes by, the car shudders.
—Leon Hale, Houston Chronicle, 3 Mar. 2026
The mind shudders at the thought.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2026
So one shudders to think what might happen when the Dolphins now face a murderer’s row of elite running backs and mobile quarterbacks.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 24 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shudders
Noun
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Miller wrote the play long before the rise of artificial intelligence sent shivers through the American workforce.—
Chris Jones,
New York Daily News,
10 Apr. 2026
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And some shivers, because that title isn’t a misdirect.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Accessories include a cookie that shakes when Grogu performs the Force move and a charge accessory that activates lights, sounds, and prompts a Grogu response.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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Hospitals that neglect to provide certain standards of care, such as protein shakes to treat malnutrition or an unhealthy weight loss, could open themselves up to possible legal liability.—
Stephanie Armour,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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In a viral video of the aftermath, the robot jerks back and forth to shake the glass off, showering yet more dangerous shards onto the sidewalk.—
Frank Landymore,
Futurism,
26 Mar. 2026
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Ross’s video does not show if the SUV made contact with him, as the camera angle jerks up to the sky.—
Danya Gainor,
CNN Money,
12 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Every night the Dallas Stars host playoff games, the area in and around the American Airlines Center vibrates with activity, commerce and life.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Apr. 2026
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Inside, standing 43 inches tall, a silver speaker from Takahiro Miyashita’s brand TheSoloist vibrates high fidelity through the showroom.—
Samantha Lee
Connect
April 17,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Risk factors for cardiac arrest A frequent trigger is rhythm disturbance—especially ventricular fibrillation—in which the heart quivers instead of beating effectively.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
10 Mar. 2026
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The music of home often quivers with nostalgia.—
Justin Davidson,
Vulture,
22 Sep. 2025
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“Shudders.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shudders. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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