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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
During simulated testing and real-world trials, crews reported experiencing up to six times fewer body vibrations than on traditional diesel boats.
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Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
29 June 2026
The printer then performs a self-check that includes vibration compensation, automatic bed leveling, and nozzle preparation.
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Michael Lydick,
PC Magazine,
27 June 2026
The same sensor that detects rotation on the screen can also sense vibrations from seismic waves.
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Amy Graff,
New York Times,
27 June 2026
Researchers have shown that existing telecommunication cables can record bridge vibration signatures.
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Alex Krasnok,
Scientific American,
25 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for vibration
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
29 June 2026
The printer then performs a self-check that includes vibration compensation, automatic bed leveling, and nozzle preparation.
—
Michael Lydick,
PC Magazine,
27 June 2026
The same sensor that detects rotation on the screen can also sense vibrations from seismic waves.
—
Amy Graff,
New York Times,
27 June 2026
Researchers have shown that existing telecommunication cables can record bridge vibration signatures.
—
Alex Krasnok,
Scientific American,
25 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for vibration
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vibration
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Earthquakes' sudden, rapid shaking can cause fires, tsunamis, landslides or avalanches.
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When the shaking subsided, Perez could not reach her nephew, or his wife, by phone.
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The city is recommending zoning regulations that fall in line with state statute while trying to calm residents who are worried data centers will overwhelm resources like water and energy and impose on their quality of life.
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The air district is still encouraging residents to report odors to its online complaint system or by calling (800) 288-7664.
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Human remains were found in the chimney of a public school in Queens, New York, on Tuesday morning while officials were investigating a foul odor, according to police.
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All the trembling, as Kimbangu touched the sick, alarmed European settlers and reassured the plantation workers who trekked to Nkamba in search of healing.
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At first this change of scale vivifies the butterfly—its brief stillness, the angle of its wings, its trembling—while freezing everything else, including the novel’s action.
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Bubblegum pink nails with strawberry auras are fit for a day at the fair.
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The color palette shifts among black and white, sepia-toned, and some gray-green patina to really nail the foreboding aura.
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The summit also comes as NATO faces pressure to maintain its support for Ukraine and adapt to a battlefield shaped by rapid technological development in drones, air defenses and industrial capacity.
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The region’s air quality alerts associated with the Fourth of July concluded Sunday afternoon.
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Casting near banks and using a twitching technique can increase success during the hatch.
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During this phase, octopuses display visible twitching along with rapid changes in skin color and texture, per NPR.
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Light citronella candles to help mask the smells that attract pests.
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The earthy scent of decomposing leaves and soil contributes to the smell.
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“Vibration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vibration. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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