as in shaking
marked by or given to small uncontrollable bodily movements
trembling from the cold
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as in twitching
a series of slight movements by a body back and forth or from side to side
at the first sign of the room's trembling, I ducked for cover, for I was certain that it was the start of the big quake
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Noun
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Sound consists of vibrations that the lathe’s stylus etches into grooves on the disc.—
Richard Gunderman,
The Conversation,
28 May 2025 -
Mid-June presents a few setbacks to your otherwise positive vibration.—
Liz Simmons,
StyleCaster,
27 May 2025
Adjective
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And the one thing the Oilers know is that Skinner has the ability to bounce back from shaky performances.—
Pierre LeBrun,
New York Times,
26 May 2025
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Celebrating success can reinforce morale, build confidence and remind people of what’s working, even when external circumstances feel shaky.—
Irma Becerra,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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“Trembling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trembling. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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