as in shiver
an instance of shaking involuntarily with fear or cold
a quiver ran through the audience when the monster cornered the movie's hero
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as in to shake
to make a series of small irregular or violent movements
aspen leaves quivering in the breeze
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Recent Examples of quiver
Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 25 Sep. 2024
Last week, Grinham noticed the baby’s position moving lower into the pelvis, causing discomfort because the quiver is also pulling.
—Charlotte Harpur, The Athletic, 25 Aug. 2024
Michael Savio, Vulture, 1 Nov. 2024
Some remind me of Piranesi’s imaginary prisons with their multilevel interiors diagonally slashed by staircases and shafts of sunlight, their ambiguous atmosphere quivering with both horror and exhilaration.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 2 Oct. 2024
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Noun
But did the fear auteur’s latest series put a shiver in your quiver like the trailer promised?
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 25 Sep. 2024
Last week, Grinham noticed the baby’s position moving lower into the pelvis, causing discomfort because the quiver is also pulling.
—Charlotte Harpur, The Athletic, 25 Aug. 2024
Verb
Just as the clock struck midnight on October 31, wrapping up another Halloween season, the undisputed queen of Christmas herself, Mariah Carey, struck one last terrifying blow into the hearts of her quivering subjects.
—Michael Savio, Vulture, 1 Nov. 2024
Some remind me of Piranesi’s imaginary prisons with their multilevel interiors diagonally slashed by staircases and shafts of sunlight, their ambiguous atmosphere quivering with both horror and exhilaration.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 2 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for quiver
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The freaky trailer looks to raise not only the stakes but the shivers of what looks to be a vampire blood-chiller involving twin brothers in the 1930s.—
Randy Myers,
The Mercury News,
7 Jan. 2025
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Classic Turkish Cotton Robe Few things are worse than stepping out of a warm shower into a cold bathroom in the winter months, but having this robe close by will eliminate your post-shower shivers.—
Maggie Horton,
People.com,
16 Dec. 2024
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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Andy Naylor Chelsea Worst window: Summer 2017 The disastrous summer of 2017 still sparks shudders in Chelsea supporters.—
The Athletic Staff,
The Athletic,
23 July 2024
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Ringu watch on shudder Saloum Year: 2022 Runtime: 1h 24m Director: Jean Luc Herbulot Culturally resonant and thrilling, this Toronto 2021 film is a Shudder exclusive now.—
Brian Tallerico,
Vulture,
8 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
Noun
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Valeria leaves guard duties to Ellen, a grandmother with a constant tremble in her hands from her MS.—
James Grebey,
Vulture,
17 Oct. 2024
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Kaleena knew her fate before it was announced, teary-eyed and emotional as Kish, with a tremble in her voice, asked her and Alisha to pack their knives and go.—
Rachel Bernhard,
Journal Sentinel,
10 Apr. 2024
Verb
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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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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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“Quiver.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quiver. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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