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trembling

  • present participle
    of tremble.
    tremble
    verb (used without object)
    to shake involuntarily with quick, short movements, as from fear, excitement, weakness, or cold; quake; quiver.
  • a word derived from tremble.
    tremble
    verb (used without object)
    to shake involuntarily with quick, short movements, as from fear, excitement, weakness, or cold; quake; quiver.

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Though Alicia emerged victorious, Christiane held a plank for over three minutes, arms trembling and gritting her teeth.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 12, 2026

"His death is my greatest pain," said Cherifa, her voice trembling, from inside a rough brick shelter.

From Barron's ● May 19, 2026

And if you hear trembling violins and thrumming cellos, you might lapse into a vision of storm-whipped waves.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 15, 2026

Symptoms can include a racing heartbeat; feeling faint, dizzy or light-headed; feeling very hot or very cold; sweating, trembling or shaking; feeling sick; chest and stomach pain; and struggling to breathe and shaking legs.

From BBC ● Mar. 22, 2026

Anya moved to continue past the hut, and Ivan grabbed her arm with trembling fingers.

From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack