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as in quakes
a shaking of the earth
the San Andreas Fault is notorious for its earthquakes
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as in upheavals
a violent disturbance (as of the political or social order)
the election of the socialist candidate caused a political earthquake that nearly led to a military coup
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Recent Examples of earthquakes
But the ground level faces severe flooding risks through a combination of rainstorms and earthquakes that bring soil water to the surface, per a study conducted in 2016 by the San Francisco Bay Conservation & Development Commission.
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Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 20 Sep. 2025
The work is part of Phase 5 of the bluff stabilization project, which began in 2024 as part of an effort to protect the eroding bluffs from earthquakes, sea level rise and other factors.
—Luke Harold, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Sep. 2025
It is estimated that there are 500,000 detectable earthquakes in the world each year.
—Ca Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 18 Sep. 2025
What are the worst tsunamis and earthquakes in history?
—George Petras, USA Today, 18 Sep. 2025
Smith’s apartment came with an emergency kit in case of tsunamis, earthquakes and fires.
—Celia Fernandez
raffi Paul, CNBC, 18 Sep. 2025
In July, a geologist warned that an ongoing cluster of smaller earthquakes near the Nicobar Islands could signal a volcanic eruption in the Andaman Sea, which raises fears of another tsunami.
—M. Rajshekhar, Time, 11 Sep. 2025
However, large earthquakes can strike on active faults thousands of years apart.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 15 Aug. 2025
Methane flux in these environments changes with earthquakes, currents, and seasonal cycles; a single measurement won’t reveal the full pattern.
—Ingmar Rentzhog, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 20 Sep. 2025
The work is part of Phase 5 of the bluff stabilization project, which began in 2024 as part of an effort to protect the eroding bluffs from earthquakes, sea level rise and other factors.
—Luke Harold, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Sep. 2025
It is estimated that there are 500,000 detectable earthquakes in the world each year.
—Ca Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 18 Sep. 2025
What are the worst tsunamis and earthquakes in history?
—George Petras, USA Today, 18 Sep. 2025
Smith’s apartment came with an emergency kit in case of tsunamis, earthquakes and fires.
—Celia Fernandez
raffi Paul, CNBC, 18 Sep. 2025
In July, a geologist warned that an ongoing cluster of smaller earthquakes near the Nicobar Islands could signal a volcanic eruption in the Andaman Sea, which raises fears of another tsunami.
—M. Rajshekhar, Time, 11 Sep. 2025
However, large earthquakes can strike on active faults thousands of years apart.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 15 Aug. 2025
Methane flux in these environments changes with earthquakes, currents, and seasonal cycles; a single measurement won’t reveal the full pattern.
—Ingmar Rentzhog, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for earthquakes
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So far, there have been no reports of major damage or injuries linked to these quakes, and authorities have not issued any tsunami warnings.—
Hannah Parry
John Feng,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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The information on past quakes could be used to determine a region’s vulnerability to future seismic events.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Sep. 2025
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Modern conservatism developed its own history and internal logic, emerging not merely in opposition but alongside liberalism as a powerful response to the social and economic upheavals of the early 20th century.—
Allan J. Lichtman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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The geopolitical upheavals of recent years have added urgency to his work.—
Sergei Klebnikov,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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During his detention, Peter Reynolds was suffering from two eye infections and intermittent tremors in his head and left arm, raising serious concerns.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
19 Sep. 2025
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Mixing superstition, memory, and the tremors of family secrets, Zhang’s film unfolds as a delicate and atmospheric drama about how children hear what adults won’t, or can’t, share.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
19 Sep. 2025
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But history shows that technological revolutions tend to transform roles rather than simply eliminate them.—
Thanh Pham,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Interestingly, it was found spinning at 100 revolutions per second.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Earthquakes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/earthquakes. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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