as in shivers
a sense of panic or extreme nervousness
a veteran performer who still gets a case of the nerves before performances
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as in braces
to prepare (oneself) mentally or emotionally
needs to nerve himself for the big game tomorrow
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Recent Examples of nerves
ABC News,
4 July 2026
But despite his nerves, Byrd conquered his fear of flying to be with his friend of 81 years.
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Kelsey Monstrola,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
But such damage would likely only affect nerves on one side of her body—the side with the hip replacement, which was her left side.
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Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
2 July 2026
Popular natural herbs include chamomile to calm, lemon balm to soothe nerves and passionflower to reduce brain activity.
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Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
2 July 2026
Whether mounting the beam in Brazil or taking the stage in Manhattan, the nerves remained.
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Caroline Price,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Sinner will hope Monday’s win was similarly more a reflection of nerves and acclimatizing to the Wimbledon grass rather than an indicator of more trouble ahead.
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Ava Wallace,
New York Times,
29 June 2026
Others swear by acupuncture that focusses on the nerves of the outer ear.
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Burkhard Bilger,
New Yorker,
29 June 2026
Earlier, a cooperative sextile from Jupiter steadies nerves and supports practical tasks, clear promises, and useful teamwork.
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Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
28 June 2026
Noun
After Rapetti's try, Hiddleston settled any nerves among the Scotland players, though Argentina scored two late tries.
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ABC News,
4 July 2026
But despite his nerves, Byrd conquered his fear of flying to be with his friend of 81 years.
—
Kelsey Monstrola,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
But such damage would likely only affect nerves on one side of her body—the side with the hip replacement, which was her left side.
—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
2 July 2026
Popular natural herbs include chamomile to calm, lemon balm to soothe nerves and passionflower to reduce brain activity.
—
Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
2 July 2026
Whether mounting the beam in Brazil or taking the stage in Manhattan, the nerves remained.
—
Caroline Price,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Sinner will hope Monday’s win was similarly more a reflection of nerves and acclimatizing to the Wimbledon grass rather than an indicator of more trouble ahead.
—
Ava Wallace,
New York Times,
29 June 2026
Others swear by acupuncture that focusses on the nerves of the outer ear.
—
Burkhard Bilger,
New Yorker,
29 June 2026
Earlier, a cooperative sextile from Jupiter steadies nerves and supports practical tasks, clear promises, and useful teamwork.
—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
28 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nerves
Noun
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This is sending shivers down the spines of regular Democrats, who now sheepishly admit the party has been turned over to the left-wing loons.
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The warning that exuberant investors might not be quite rational sent temporary shivers through global stock markets.
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Thousands of migrants are fleeing South Africa as the country braces for violence after an anti-immigrant group set a Tuesday deadline for all undocumented migrants to leave.
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As cybersecurity braces for a post-quantum world where standard encryption keys will become obsolete, Q-Dice offers a concrete line of defense.
Verb
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Inside, soy proteins repair and strengthen, copper peptides stimulate keratin production–aka the protein that fortifies and minimizes frizz–and pro-B vitamins amplify fullness.
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The Olive and June product can also be applied daily to bare nails as an intensive strengthening treatment that not only fortifies your claws, but also repairs ridges, discoloration, and pesky peeling along the way.
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