shiver
verb (used without object)
to shake or tremble with cold, fear, excitement, etc.
shivering
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a word derived from
shiver.
Example Sentences
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Picture this: Men in their late 40s and 50s suddenly start waking up in the middle of the night shivering, their T-shirts soaked in sweat.
From Salon ● Jun. 14, 2026
The two women, mother and daughter, sat on a mattress covering half the sidewalk on the shady side of Western Avenue, still shivering in the morning chill.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 22, 2026
They complain about ending up covered in manure or dust, or shivering in a freezer.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 7, 2026
In adults, symptoms can include but are not limited to slurred speech, extreme shivering or muscle pain, severe breathlessness and skin that is mottled or discoloured.
From BBC ● Feb. 20, 2026
Then, shivering, they entered the water and began swimming.
From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda
