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as in energy
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
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 vibrations
The blending of ages, vibrations, rich colors and the rhythmic beat captured the spirit of America.
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Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2026
The blending of ages, vibrations, rich colors and the rhythmic beat captured the spirit of America.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 11 Feb. 2026
The setup also helps reduce vibrations and noise on the seas and at anchor.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 11 Feb. 2026
To study vibrations indirectly, scientists use spectroscopic techniques like Raman scattering.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 11 Feb. 2026
Well, there is just the thing of vibrations.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 10 Feb. 2026
The reasons in this case, Dunn said, include the emissions released by the new compressors — which would be powered by burning gas from the pipeline — as well the noise and vibrations produced by the facility.
—John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 9 Feb. 2026
Instead of shakes and booms, Fleet Space’s node system relies on the naturally occurring vibrations of the earth and the sound waves created by those walking upon it.
—Lauren Steele, The Atlantic, 7 Feb. 2026
This balancing service corrects the weight distribution of the tire and reduces vibrations from the road while driving.
—Keenan Thompson, USA Today, 5 Feb. 2026
Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2026
The blending of ages, vibrations, rich colors and the rhythmic beat captured the spirit of America.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 11 Feb. 2026
The setup also helps reduce vibrations and noise on the seas and at anchor.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 11 Feb. 2026
To study vibrations indirectly, scientists use spectroscopic techniques like Raman scattering.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 11 Feb. 2026
Well, there is just the thing of vibrations.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 10 Feb. 2026
The reasons in this case, Dunn said, include the emissions released by the new compressors — which would be powered by burning gas from the pipeline — as well the noise and vibrations produced by the facility.
—John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 9 Feb. 2026
Instead of shakes and booms, Fleet Space’s node system relies on the naturally occurring vibrations of the earth and the sound waves created by those walking upon it.
—Lauren Steele, The Atlantic, 7 Feb. 2026
This balancing service corrects the weight distribution of the tire and reduces vibrations from the road while driving.
—Keenan Thompson, USA Today, 5 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vibrations
Noun
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Whereas traditional nuclear fission energy creates power by splitting atoms, fusion uses heat to create energy by melding them together.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
13 Feb. 2026
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That pattern is associated with better satiety, energy stability, and muscle maintenance, as long as sodium is kept in check when selecting meals.—
Rita Templeton,
Flow Space,
13 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Sprouted garlic is generally safe to eat if the clove is free of mold or odor.—
Caitlin Beale,
Health,
11 Feb. 2026
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Leave the door open and the odor should dissipate quickly.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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That aura of 20th-century glamour was immortalized by Slim Aarons.—
Annabelle Dufraigne,
Architectural Digest,
12 Feb. 2026
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But what about the romantic aura?—
Jeff Wagner,
CBS News,
11 Feb. 2026
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Patients evacuated amid hospital blaze A fire tore through a northeastern Pennsylvania hospital, sending smoke billowing into the air as dozens of patients were evacuated and emergency medical crews were rushed in from across the region, authorities said.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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However, their real-world deployment remains constrained by slow oxygen electrochemistry at the air electrode, which leads to high overpotentials, limited power density, and rapid performance degradation.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Feb. 2026
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The smell of methanol racing fuel and the buzz of anticipation filled Lucas Oil Stadium as a procession of monster trucks rumbled into position for Monster Jam’s two-show weekend on January 31 and February 1.—
Travis LaCoss,
IndyStar,
5 Feb. 2026
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Great for pet smells and musty spots.—
Ashlyn Needham,
The Spruce,
5 Feb. 2026
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Savannah Guthrie and her siblings have since issued emotional pleas for her return, offering to pay after unverified ransom notes were sent to several media organizations.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
12 Feb. 2026
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On Tuesday, there was activity in the Bitcoin account listed in a recent ransom note, TMZ reported.—
Carlos Garcia,
Fortune,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Arquiste’s best-selling Nanban, for instance, conjures the aroma of a 17th-century galleon laden with coffee, leather, and saffron, while L’Or de Louis evokes the atmosphere of an orangerie at Versailles.—
April Long,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Feb. 2026
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Historically, it's been thought these volcanic arcs were the primary culprits of injecting carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.—
Ben Mather,
Space.com,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Vibrations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vibrations. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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