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as in shudder
an instance of shaking involuntarily with fear or cold
the prisoner experienced a sudden shiver when confronted with the sight of the dark basement
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as in butterflies
shivers plural
a sense of panic or extreme nervousness
looking down from the window ledge sent shivers up my spine
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Recent Examples of shiver
Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 2 Dec. 2024
The Fifty Shades Sensation Tongue Vibrator is, in and of itself a story for the ages, with a customizable range of 15 patterns, 5 levels of intensity, and a tapered, flickering tip that keeps the shivers coming.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 28 Oct. 2024
Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 16 Dec. 2024
Winter is holding California tightly in its icy grip as residents are set to shiver amid freezing temperatures this week.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Newsweek spoke with the 63-year-old and his son about the song's enduring impact, and the clip that has sent shivers down spines.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 2 Dec. 2024
The Fifty Shades Sensation Tongue Vibrator is, in and of itself a story for the ages, with a customizable range of 15 patterns, 5 levels of intensity, and a tapered, flickering tip that keeps the shivers coming.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 28 Oct. 2024
Verb
Ingesting the warm liquid can temporarily raise the body's internal temperature, which could reduce the need for the body to shiver to generate heat.4
Experts note that the benefits of drinking hot water increase with the amount consumed.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 16 Dec. 2024
Winter is holding California tightly in its icy grip as residents are set to shiver amid freezing temperatures this week.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shiver
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Ringu watch on shudder Saloum Year: 2022 Runtime: 1h 24m Director: Jean Luc Herbulot Culturally resonant and thrilling, this Toronto 2021 film is a Shudder exclusive now.—
Brian Tallerico,
Vulture,
8 Jan. 2025
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My foray into neutrals *involuntary shudder* all started with blue jeans.—
Lucy Dolan-Zalaznick,
Vogue,
30 Dec. 2024
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But to get back to our main story, the episode closes with Rowan gently dumping the corpse of the girl Lasher killed in a large body of water amidst much fog and trembling hands.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Vulture,
5 Jan. 2025
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When Burke tries to speak about the emotional effect of the initiative, his voice trembles.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN,
26 Nov. 2024
Verb
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That amount would be split between border security, such as wall funding and money for Border Patrol agents, and modernizing U.S. defense systems.—
Cami Mondeaux,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
16 Jan. 2025
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Romero split her childhood between the sprawling metropolis of Houston and the remote Chemehuevi reservation in Mojave Desert, CA.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
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But the potential for shaking things up would be there every day.—
Mike Sando,
The Athletic,
17 Jan. 2025
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Back then, a nearly 3% devaluation shook markets everywhere.—
William Pesek,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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At first glance, the hardscrabble terrain of Big Bend National Park, which hugs a bend in the Rio Grande between Texas and Mexico, looks like a moonscape: desolate and slightly threatening.—
Pam LeBlanc,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Jan. 2023
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Although the terrain is arid and desolate now, around 10,000 years ago this was a lagoon near Lake Turkana, surrounded by lush vegetation.—
Hillary Waterman,
Discover Magazine,
2 Jan. 2019
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The song starts out claustrophobic, with Niko Kapetan’s voice hushed and quivering over an acoustic guitar.—
Alex Suskind,
Vulture,
4 Dec. 2024
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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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The fence angered local ranchers and outdoor enthusiasts, who gathered in the forest in late October to tear down the Free Land Holders’ fence posts and barbed wire.—
Noelle Phillips,
The Denver Post,
9 Jan. 2025
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The hotel was torn down in 1929 and the new Waldorf Astoria Hotel opened in 1931 on Park Avenue between 49th and 50th Streets, setting the stage for an iconic hotel brand known worldwide for luxury and its high-end clientele.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes,
7 Jan. 2025
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Your emotions may be shaking and quaking deep within.—
USA TODAY,
USA TODAY,
28 Sep. 2024
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Scientists have confirmed that one of Earth's most remarkable living beings—a massive forest of quaking —is between 16,000 and 80,000 years old, solidifying its place among the planet's most ancient organisms.—
Tom Howarth,
Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2024
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“Shiver.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shiver. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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