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trembling

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noun

as in twitching
a series of slight movements by a body back and forth or from side to side at the first sign of the room's trembling, I ducked for cover, for I was certain that it was the start of the big quake

Synonyms & Similar Words

trembling

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verb

present participle of tremble

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for trembling
Noun
  • Sound consists of vibrations that the lathe’s stylus etches into grooves on the disc.
    Richard Gunderman, The Conversation, 28 May 2025
  • Mid-June presents a few setbacks to your otherwise positive vibration.
    Liz Simmons, StyleCaster, 27 May 2025
Adjective
  • The economic outlook has been shaky this year for recent graduates and others searching for employment opportunities, and may be shakier still after a slowdown in job growth last month.
    Solcyré Burga, Time, 6 June 2025
  • Following a shaky tenure with the Denver Broncos, Wilson found himself on the Pittsburg Steelers last season in hopes of reviving his career.
    Matt Robison, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 June 2025
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“Trembling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trembling. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.

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