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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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
Rescue teams and family members continue to sift through the rubble in search of victims and loved ones, with nearly 17,000 people injured in the tremors.
From Barron's ● Aug. 3, 2026
The U.S. and Japan are seeking to contain tremors that could be triggered by a cratering Japanese currency.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 3, 2026
Market uncertainty about Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh’s commitment to tackling inflation has also caused tremors, pushing up long-term borrowing costs to 19-year highs and rattling stocks along the way.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 31, 2026
At one point it shook so much that Cora put her arms around Caesar and they stayed like that for a good while, squeezing each other at the more urgent tremors, pressed against the hay.
From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead
