tremor
noun
involuntary shaking of the body or limbs, as from disease, fear, weakness, or excitement; a fit of trembling.
tremors
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pluralof tremor.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Our scientist is relieved to discover that most of the unusual tremors are tiny — too weak to have been felt.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 22, 2026
Residents in various cities and neighborhoods — Crenshaw, Huntington Park, Bell, West Adams, Mid-City, Gardena and more — posted online that they felt the tremors.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 13, 2026
Dentist Julian Pena said he "ran outside carrying nothing" after feeling strong tremors and found hundreds doing the same.
From Barron's ● Aug. 11, 2026
Further tremors were felt in Cali on Tuesday - part of a pattern of aftershocks across the country, with more than 70 having taken place since Monday's earthquake, according to Colombia's geological service.
From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026
A million thoughts swim through my head, making tremors quake up and down my spine.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
