as in earthquake
a shaking of the earth
the quake registered 6.5 on the Richter scale, causing widespread damage
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as in to shake
to make a series of small irregular or violent movements
the horror film was so scary it left us quaking with fear for hours afterwards
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Recent Examples of quake
Sierra Lopez, The Mercury News, 12 Jan. 2025
State media said over 30,000 people affected by the quake had been relocated.
—Reuters, NBC News, 8 Jan. 2025
Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 26 Sep. 2024
The album’s title track—easily one of the best pop songs of the twenty-tens—is a rich, lashing ode to being young and hot and quaking with desire.
—Amanda Petrusich, The New Yorker, 23 Sep. 2024
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Noun
It was initially measured as a 3.7 magnitude quake.
—Sierra Lopez, The Mercury News, 12 Jan. 2025
State media said over 30,000 people affected by the quake had been relocated.
—Reuters, NBC News, 8 Jan. 2025
Verb
Dry skin types might quake at the thought of a matte powder, but the Airbrush bronzer happens to have a silky, powder-to-cream texture and is spiked with hydrating hyaluronic acid to keep skin looking and feeling supple throughout the day.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 26 Sep. 2024
The album’s title track—easily one of the best pop songs of the twenty-tens—is a rich, lashing ode to being young and hot and quaking with desire.
—Amanda Petrusich, The New Yorker, 23 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for quake
Noun
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Berti also warned that aftershocks are common, and Idaho may feel additional earthquakes Monday or over the next few days.—
Sally Krutzig,
Idaho Statesman,
27 Jan. 2025
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The most recent comparable earthquake in the area struck in 2012, when a 4.0 magnitude earthquake hit Hollis Center, Maine.—
Barbara A. Perry,
Newsweek,
27 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The coach reportedly failed to shake hands with the coaches of Denver Torah.—
Ryan Gaydos,
Fox News,
29 Jan. 2025
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Video surveillance footage from inside the St. Paul Saloon showed Pickens shaking hands with Brown, then immediately making a phone call to Moore and tipping him off of Brown’s whereabouts.—
Nick Ferraro,
Twin Cities,
28 Jan. 2025
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The second-most-common neurodegenerative disorder, Parkinson's disease manifests via such motor problems as impaired balance, slow movement, muscle stiffness and tremors.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
17 Jan. 2025
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Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
16 Jan. 2025
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Sure, the movie eventually stumbles across a variety of recognizable genre signifiers (an ominous circle of mushrooms, a row of bushes that ward off local spirits, a puddle that shudders while the rest of the world lies still, etc.), but only after it’s set its terms on a more elemental level.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
25 Jan. 2025
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With their wide second-position pliés, concave torsos and jutting hips, the eight dancers often appear to be pulled downward and inward; a little shuddering step looks like an attempt to take off from the ground.—
Siobhan Burke,
New York Times,
24 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Previously the two were able to disable brakes, honk the horn, jerk the seat belt, and control the steering wheel using a laptop in the back of both a Toyota Prius and Ford Escape.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
28 Dec. 2024
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Dad nodded his approval again and the kid did as instructed, reflexively jerking his hand away as the starter began to churn the 117-cubic inch motor.—
William Roberson,
Forbes,
16 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Ali studied the medal for a moment, smiled and lifted it to his lips with his right hand — his left hand trembling steadily — and kissed it.—
Mikal Gilmore,
Rolling Stone,
17 Jan. 2025
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Anxious dogs and cats may pace around a room, tremble, shed fur, or compulsively vomit up meals.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
15 Jan. 2025
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On the menu are many hands-on treatments that leave guests in a heavenly state, as well as customizable Kerstin Florian facials, vibrating crystal energy therapies, and light frequency remedies.—
Kathryn Romeyn,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Jan. 2025
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Their study, published on January 22nd in the journal Nature, relies on the tones generated during large earthquakes that cause the Earth to vibrate like a giant bell.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
23 Jan. 2025
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The song starts out claustrophobic, with Niko Kapetan’s voice hushed and quivering over an acoustic guitar.—
Alex Suskind,
Vulture,
4 Dec. 2024
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The water off the coast of Point Vicente quivered in the distance with little leaping bits of life.—
Jaclyn Cosgrove,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Dec. 2024
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“Quake.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quake. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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