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tremor

[trem-er, tree-mer] / ˈtrɛm ər, ˈtri mər /


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In April 2016, a 7.3-magnitude earthquake struck Kumamoto two days after a magnitude 6.5 tremor.

From Barron's Jul. 30, 2026

Another resident said aftershocks were still rattling the city hours after the initial tremor.

From BBC Jul. 29, 2026

New research from a Virginia Tech neuroscientist at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC is raising questions about a long-standing approach to studying chronic neurological conditions such as dystonia, ataxia, and tremor.

From Science Daily Jul. 1, 2026

A mere market tremor in Japan two years ago sent U.S. tech stocks tumbling and the VIX “fear gauge” to its highest level since the Covid-19 emergency.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 1, 2026

The young mouse knew that he had been born for this moment, his grip causing the tremor of the steel to run through his entire body.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques

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

What’s more, we cannot yet prevent schizophrenia or offer patients drugs that don’t produce side effects such as agitation, weight gain and tremors.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 28, 2026

The disease commonly causes movement related symptoms including tremors, impaired balance, and slower movement.

From Science Daily Jul. 12, 2026

Economic woes have joined the long list of worries facing Venezuelans living in the coastal region that suffered unthinkable damage during twin tremors a fortnight ago.

From Barron's Jul. 11, 2026

In search of a little company and warmth, Ferula climbed into bed beside her, careful not to wake her up and whispering silent prayers so that the tremors would not become a fullblown quake.

From "The House of the Spirits: A Novel" by Isabel Allende




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