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earthquakes

NOUN

tremor from inside the earth

Synonyms

STRONGEST

shock temblor upheaval

STRONG

convulsion fault microseism movement quake quaker seism shake slip trembler undulation

WEAK

macroseism seimicity seismism

Antonyms

STRONG

perfection

Example Sentences

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They and other convenience stores play a vital role in earthquakes, serving as disaster-relief hubs during emergencies, distributing supplies and fresh water.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

"The surface ruptures from earthquakes within the SFZ have been dominated within the last 2500 years by these secondary fault events," says Angster.

From Science Daily • May 19, 2026

Researchers later determined that the remaining ice was still grounded during the 2022 austral spring based on earthquakes detected beneath the glacier.

From Science Daily • May 19, 2026

A new study published in the journal Science reveals that special regions within the fault itself act as natural braking systems that repeatedly stop earthquakes from growing larger.

From Science Daily • May 16, 2026

It’s really beautiful, except for when there are wildfires or mudslides or earthquakes.

From "Crenshaw" by Katherine Applegate