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as in shaking
a series of slight movements by a body back and forth or from side to side
the vibration of the floor caused by thundering feet in the hallway
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as in energy
often vibrations plural
a spiritual force that is held to emanate from or give animation to living beings
the Eastern holistic philosophy that unhappy thoughts disrupt the vibrations from one's energy field, causing illness
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as in odor
usually vibrations plural
a special quality or impression associated with something
although the murders happened long ago, visitors to the house claim that it still gives off unsettling vibrations
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Recent Examples of vibration
The dances don’t settle for a twist or strut when a full-bodied vibration is possible, and Easley has a penchant for that ridiculous bobbin-head chicken dance from the ‘40s or ‘50s.
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Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 14 July 2025
Using sound, vibration and static feedback, your dog will quickly learn to stay in your yard.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 10 July 2025
Now is a wise time to save on normally splurge-worthy home gym equipment, like treadmills, vibration plates, or an adjustable kettlebell that costs a fraction of the price of a full weight set.
—Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 9 July 2025
Now is a wise time to save on normally splurge-worthy home gym equipment, like treadmills, ellipticals, vibration plates, or an adjustable kettlebell that costs a fraction of the price of a full weight set.
—Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 11 July 2025
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Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 14 July 2025
Using sound, vibration and static feedback, your dog will quickly learn to stay in your yard.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 10 July 2025
Now is a wise time to save on normally splurge-worthy home gym equipment, like treadmills, vibration plates, or an adjustable kettlebell that costs a fraction of the price of a full weight set.
—Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 9 July 2025
Now is a wise time to save on normally splurge-worthy home gym equipment, like treadmills, ellipticals, vibration plates, or an adjustable kettlebell that costs a fraction of the price of a full weight set.
—Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vibration
Noun
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Nuclear energy is a form of energy released from the nucleus of an atom.—
Karoline Leonard,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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The project's energy demands are difficult to overstate for Wyoming, the least populous US state.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
29 July 2025
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Some professionals recommend running the air conditioner, which also collects odors, and squirting a little Frebrez into the housing of your windshield wipers.—
Josh Max,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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Star reporters who visited the home did not notice any strong odors coming from Shera or her living spaces.—
Bella Waters,
Kansas City Star,
23 July 2025
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The goal is to continue to build his aura and mystique outside of the weekly WWE television grind.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 July 2025
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People who get migraines with aura—dots or zigzags in vision, or another sensory disturbance that typically occurs before the onset of a migraine—have long been told to avoid birth control that contains estrogen.—
Chantelle Lee,
Time,
16 July 2025
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Transpiration from plants accounts for around 10% of the moisture in the air.—
Grace Tucker,
The Enquirer,
24 July 2025
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In Lake Charles, Louisiana, the weather service noted the amount of moisture in the air is expected to surge to the maximum amount possible by the afternoon of July 24.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
23 July 2025
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On the other side of the pass, the smell of sulphur rises in white mist.—
Rebecca Chace
July 14,
Literary Hub,
14 July 2025
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Rubber mulch may leach toxic chemicals into the soil and make your yard smell like hot tires.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
11 July 2025
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With those savory, salty notes, coastal gins lend a beautiful twist to the classic G&T or anything citrus.—
Camille Berry,
Vogue,
15 July 2025
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Other photos showed Penelope’s hotel room bed covered in rose gold and white balloons and a series of sweet messages written on two notes.—
Kirsty Hatcher,
People.com,
14 July 2025
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But scientists had never before been able to measure the oscillation of the magnetic moment of single protons or antiprotons—or of any other fundamental particles.—
Clara Moskowitz,
Scientific American,
28 July 2025
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Atomic clocks count the oscillations of atoms held in a vacuum chamber within the clock itself to calculate 24 hours to the utmost degree of precision.—
Jacopo Prisco,
CNN Money,
21 July 2025
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Like the tremors, the stiffness often begins on one side, typically on the same side of the tremor, but subsequently affects both sides of the body.—
Heidi Moawad,
Verywell Health,
28 July 2025
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While Parkinson's will eventually affect both sides of the body, one side will generally exhibit more severe symptoms than the other, according to NINDS. Symptoms of Parkinson's can include tremors, muscle stiffness, slowing of spontaneous movement, and problems with gait and balance.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
23 July 2025
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“Vibration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vibration. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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