as in shiver
an instance of shaking involuntarily with fear or cold
a quiver ran through the audience when the monster cornered the movie's hero
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as in to shake
to make a series of small irregular or violent movements
aspen leaves quivering in the breeze
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Recent Examples of quiver
Andrew Leahey, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
While descending into the Grand Canyon, Fowler felt a quiver in his stomach and intestines.
—Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 27 Nov. 2024
Alex Suskind, Vulture, 4 Dec. 2024
The water off the coast of Point Vicente quivered in the distance with little leaping bits of life.
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Hydrogen has been hailed as a key arrow in the quiver of decarbonization—with applications in industries such as steel production, cement manufacturing, and transportation.
—Andrew Leahey, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
While descending into the Grand Canyon, Fowler felt a quiver in his stomach and intestines.
—Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 27 Nov. 2024
Verb
The song starts out claustrophobic, with Niko Kapetan’s voice hushed and quivering over an acoustic guitar.
—Alex Suskind, Vulture, 4 Dec. 2024
The water off the coast of Point Vicente quivered in the distance with little leaping bits of life.
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for quiver
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quiver
Noun
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Made from a range of wicking, insulating materials from polyester to fleece to Merino, these simple tubes sit at (or right underneath) the collar of your jacket or shirt, sealing the gap where wind, sun, or snow can hit bare skin and send shivers down your spine.—
Maggie Slepian,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Feb. 2025
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The freaky trailer looks to raise not only the stakes but the shivers of what looks to be a vampire blood-chiller involving twin brothers in the 1930s.—
Randy Myers,
The Mercury News,
7 Jan. 2025
Verb
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My desire is stronger for us, even in just this country, to heal, and to talk, and to shake each other’s hands.—
Jonathan Bernstein,
Rolling Stone,
10 Feb. 2025
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Add ice, seal tins and shake hard for 10 to 12 seconds.—
Jason O'Bryan,
Robb Report,
8 Feb. 2025
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That brings shudders to Dutcher, whose team just surrendered 15 3s against San Jose State, the most by an SDSU team in a Mountain West game.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Jan. 2025
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The need for speed • Netflix’s race to mediocrity • Awaiting the apocalypse • The Cybertruck’s (shudder) appeal 1.—
Longreads,
Longreads,
20 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Musk then put his hand over his heart before jerking his arm out, straight and stiff with his palm down in a manner that resembled a Nazi or Roman military salute.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
20 Jan. 2025
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Instead of jerking the wheel or hitting the brakes, try to apply the brakes gently and steer smoothly.—
John Yoo and John Shu,
Newsweek,
23 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Valeria leaves guard duties to Ellen, a grandmother with a constant tremble in her hands from her MS.—
James Grebey,
Vulture,
17 Oct. 2024
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Kaleena knew her fate before it was announced, teary-eyed and emotional as Kish, with a tremble in her voice, asked her and Alisha to pack their knives and go.—
Rachel Bernhard,
Journal Sentinel,
10 Apr. 2024
Verb
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The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City vibrates at a very high frequency.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
16 Jan. 2025
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On the menu are many hands-on treatments that leave guests in a heavenly state, as well as customizable Kerstin Florian facials, vibrating crystal energy therapies, and light frequency remedies.—
Kathryn Romeyn,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Jan. 2025
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“Quiver.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quiver. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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