as in quake
a shaking of the earth
smaller tremors continued for days after the major earthquake
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Recent Examples of tremor
Maine has experienced numerous small earthquakes over the years, with a moderate tremor occurring every few decades.
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Barbara A. Perry, Newsweek, 27 Jan. 2025
Economists say Trump’s vow to detain and deport millions of undocumented people could send tremors through major industries that rely heavily on immigrant laborers, especially agriculture, health care and construction.
—Christine Romans, NBC News, 20 Jan. 2025
The second-most-common neurodegenerative disorder, Parkinson's disease manifests via such motor problems as impaired balance, slow movement, muscle stiffness and tremors.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
Most Popular Most Popular Parkinson’s tremors disappear with use of machine that sends heat waves to the brain
Parkinson’s tremors disappear with use of machine that sends heat waves to the brain
Chris Perkins: Dolphins weren’t a dumb team in 2024, but . .
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 16 Jan. 2025
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Barbara A. Perry, Newsweek, 27 Jan. 2025
Economists say Trump’s vow to detain and deport millions of undocumented people could send tremors through major industries that rely heavily on immigrant laborers, especially agriculture, health care and construction.
—Christine Romans, NBC News, 20 Jan. 2025
The second-most-common neurodegenerative disorder, Parkinson's disease manifests via such motor problems as impaired balance, slow movement, muscle stiffness and tremors.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
Most Popular Most Popular Parkinson’s tremors disappear with use of machine that sends heat waves to the brain
Parkinson’s tremors disappear with use of machine that sends heat waves to the brain
Chris Perkins: Dolphins weren’t a dumb team in 2024, but . .
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 16 Jan. 2025
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“Tremor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tremor. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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