Thesaurus results for TREMOR

tremor

noun

ˈtre-mər

Definition of tremor next

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 For Krauser, the procedure — which may be considered after medications stop working — helped reduce her tremors. —

Cara Lynn Shultz, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026 Reports revealed tremors were also felt across a wide area, including in the capital Tokyo, hundreds of miles to the south. —

Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 20 Apr. 2026 In a clip posted to their Instagram account, with Amy Ray sitting beside her, Saliers talked about how she has been diagnosed with cervical dystonia and an essential tremor — both of which have hampered her ability to sing in a clear and constant tone. —

Chris Willman, Variety, 19 Apr. 2026 Symptoms can include problems with movement, tremors, stiffness and impaired balance and later difficulty walking, talking or completing simple tasks. —

Point Loma-Ob Monthly, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for tremor

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Residents in multiple cities - such as Palm Springs, Riverside and Beaumont - reported feeling the quake, according to the USGS DYFI report.

— CA Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 27 Apr. 2026
When aftershock data is available, the corresponding maps and charts include earthquakes within 100 miles and seven days of the initial quake.

— William B. Davis, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2026