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the shakes

NOUN
fever
Synonyms
STRONGEST
delirium frenzy turmoil
STRONG
ecstasy excitement ferment fervor fire flush heat intensity passion pyrexia restlessness unrest
WEAK
burning up febrile disease running a temperature
Antonyms
STRONGEST
calmness peace
STRONG
apathy calm contentedness coolness dullness lethargy
WEAK
chill coldness freeze frigidity

Example Sentences

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It was the anticipation; I'd get the shakes.

From BBC • Mar. 21, 2024

Oddly enough it's not the food that the report targets -- not the fries, burgers or even the shakes and cakes -- but what touches the food before you eat it.

From Science Daily • Feb. 7, 2024

Even some of the most seasoned veterans still get the shakes before the curtain goes up.

From Washington Post • Aug. 26, 2022

Another uncommon cause of the shakes is sticky brake calipers.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 8, 2021

God, I wish I had on a long skirt right now because at least then I’d be able to hide the shakes.

From "Like Vanessa" by Tami Charles