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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
Depending on the size of the pollinator, these sounds are extremely small, especially compared to the other vibrations and acoustics of insect life.
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Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 21 May 2025
These specialized cells are responsible for detecting sound vibrations, converting them into nerve signals, and sending those signals to the brain for interpretation.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2025
Sound consists of vibrations that the lathe’s stylus etches into grooves on the disc.
—Richard Gunderman, The Conversation, 28 May 2025
Mid-June presents a few setbacks to your otherwise positive vibration.
—Liz Simmons, StyleCaster, 27 May 2025
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Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 21 May 2025
These specialized cells are responsible for detecting sound vibrations, converting them into nerve signals, and sending those signals to the brain for interpretation.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2025
Sound consists of vibrations that the lathe’s stylus etches into grooves on the disc.
—Richard Gunderman, The Conversation, 28 May 2025
Mid-June presents a few setbacks to your otherwise positive vibration.
—Liz Simmons, StyleCaster, 27 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vibration
Noun
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Lembas has plans beyond GLP-1 Edge to produce other ingredients that can impact wellbeing like sleep and energy.—
Andrew Watman,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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With the cover and details, Karol is highlighting the tropical energy of her roots — a perfect vibe for summer, and the singer knows it.—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
10 June 2025
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Stomach acid that rises into the mouth can leave a sour or metallic taste and distinct odor behind.2 4.—
Kathleen Ferraro,
Verywell Health,
6 June 2025
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Schools in Martinique and Anguilla closed temporarily this spring in response to strong odors, with similar risks to coastal communities in the US as seaweed arrives, said Live Science.—
Sophie Clark,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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Then, Mercury and Jupiter both enter your sign (on June 8th and June 9th), bringing the spotlight straight to your aura.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
29 May 2025
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Like Taurus, Aidan is a romantic at heart and has a tenderness in his aura.—
Lisa Stardust,
People.com,
28 May 2025
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How wildfire smoke can travel thousands of miles Wildfire smoke worsens air quality Wildfire smoke has been fouling U.S. air quality for several days, starting in states bordering Canada, including the Dakotas, Minnesota and other Midwestern states.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
5 June 2025
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The announcement of Glastonbury’s final lineup also coincides with the BBC’s plans to air artists’ sets, with the broadcaster telling British publication The i Paper that Kneecap’s performance will be included as part of their coverage.—
Tyler Jenke,
Billboard,
5 June 2025
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Beyond their novelty value, these additives can hide the taste and smell of condoms and lube, which some find off-putting.—
MD Published,
Verywell Health,
6 June 2025
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Wafting down the normally quiet halls were the sounds of whistles, shouting— and the unmistakable smell of a skunk.—
Patrick Salland,
Kansas City Star,
5 June 2025
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The weekend ended on a high note for Kansas City Royals star Salvador Perez.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
8 June 2025
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On a far lighter note, Quinn recalled her first trip to Annecy in 1987 with short Girls Night Out.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
8 June 2025
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Perhaps, skeptics have suggested, the observed fluctuations in allele frequencies are just routine oscillations of variants in the gene pool rather than proof positive of natural selection acting to adapt the human body to environmental challenges.—
Kermit Pattison,
Scientific American,
20 May 2025
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Starting with the oscillation from high to low tariffs coupled with the 90 day pause, not to mention the trade war between the U.S. and China, the events of the last few weeks have left the business world reeling.—
Daniel Webber,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Interestingly, the inability to get out of the chair is not a strength issue, and tremors do not cause the decline in handwriting.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
23 May 2025
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The same goes for equipment that monitors earth tremors before volcanoes erupt.—
Ella Nilsen,
CNN Money,
20 May 2025
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“Vibration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vibration. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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