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
Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Jan. 2026
In this sense, these nerves behave in a very similar manner to biological pain responses.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 11 Jan. 2026
His brands, including Juicy Fruit and Spearmint, promoted gum as a way to calm nerves, curb hunger and stay focused.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 10 Jan. 2026
What's more, these effects also support brain health4, as the gut and brain are connected through a network of nerves called the gut-brain axis.
—Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 10 Jan. 2026
Van Raemdonck could not be reached for comment, but his presence at the company would immediately help calm the nerves of vendors who feel burned by Saks Global.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 10 Jan. 2026
While reflecting on the special father-son moment, Broderick said his son overcame his nerves.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
If nerves rise, slow the pace and name a clear boundary.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 8 Jan. 2026
This can result in damage to the spinal cord and nerves.
—Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2025
Noun
Though that part of the bit didn't quite land, Storrie followed Williams out to the podium, shaking profusely from nerves of attending their first Globes.
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For more cold-climate shivers also see Finnish Weird, a quirky and often surprisingly spooky literary trove from the lands of the midnight sun.—
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And at the same time, while the East shivers, much of the West will bask under unusually mild to even warm weather.—
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As South Florida braces for a rare cold snap, community groups are stepping up efforts to help those living without a reliable shelter.—
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Residents of Los Angeles spent the day before Christmas under rain showers and winds of around 40 mph, while the New England area braces for heavy snow later in the week.—
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That night, Pam fortifies herself with a few drinks and answers when the phone rings.—
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The Supreme Court’s 6-3 conservative majority regularly fortifies religious rights, but the justices have also been wary of expanding government officials’ exposure to damages in their individual capacities.—
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“Nerves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nerves. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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