as in trembly
marked by or given to small uncontrollable bodily movements
with a few shuddery strokes of a pen, she signed her last will and testament
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Recent Examples of shuddery
Jarring, shuddery close-ups illustrate the never-ending emotional spiral of its main character, Linda (Byrne), who struggles to raise a kid who has a chronic health issue while keeping her home and career stable.
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David Sims, The Atlantic, 9 Dec. 2025
David Sims, The Atlantic, 9 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shuddery
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That week’s host, Emily Blunt, did the trembly voice-over.—
Michael Schulman,
The New Yorker,
21 Dec. 2020
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As the cost of living rises and some investments turn shaky, the financial outlook is forcing some New Yorkers to unretire in their golden years.—
Dave Carlin,
CBS News,
14 Feb. 2026
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Their opening match against Latvia appeared shaky when the opposing team used challenges to wipe away two early goals, but ended in a dominant 5-1 victory — with three goals in the second period’s final nine minutes.—
Marissa Martinez,
NBC news,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Shuddery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shuddery. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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