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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
Quantum computers have the potential to solve many kinds of complex problems much faster than conventional computers, but today’s quantum circuits are highly prone to calculation errors due to electromagnetic interference, heat, and even vibrations.
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Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 26 Nov. 2024
With a unique design and vibration, this skincare essential will offer a refreshing and rejuvenating experience to your skin.
—Hannah Rice, Rolling Stone, 22 Nov. 2024
The tool also features sonic vibration, which helps improve lymphatic drainage with every stroke across your skin.
—Emily Orofino, Vogue, 21 Nov. 2024
Maude Vibe $49 The Maude Vibe is our former commerce writer’s favorite vibrator because of its discreet body and powerful vibrations that ramp up in intensity.
—Malia Griggs, SELF, 21 Nov. 2024
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Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 26 Nov. 2024
With a unique design and vibration, this skincare essential will offer a refreshing and rejuvenating experience to your skin.
—Hannah Rice, Rolling Stone, 22 Nov. 2024
The tool also features sonic vibration, which helps improve lymphatic drainage with every stroke across your skin.
—Emily Orofino, Vogue, 21 Nov. 2024
Maude Vibe $49 The Maude Vibe is our former commerce writer’s favorite vibrator because of its discreet body and powerful vibrations that ramp up in intensity.
—Malia Griggs, SELF, 21 Nov. 2024
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The distillery is partially powered by solar energy, and water is recycled for irrigation.Rachel King, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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At a later meeting, Roland Lescure, the industry and energy minister, raised his hand.Lauren Collins, The New Yorker, 7 Dec. 2024
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According to an article by Pet MD, reviewed by Dr. Jennifer Coates, dogs' noses also have the extraordinary skill to smell the passage of times, by detecting the tiny reductions in odor molecules that occur over short periods of time.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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Although overall complaints have decreased, Boyles insists that its not because foul odors are no longer an issue.Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
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Like any entertainer riding high on mass expectations, Pushpa 2: The Rule focuses on the star, and his aura above and beyond everything else in the movie.Sweta Kaushal, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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There was an air of promise, an aura of possibility.Mike Sacks, Vulture, 4 Dec. 2024
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Some good news: The Arctic plunge of air will quickly pivot eastward and then off the Atlantic coast this weekend, AccuWeather said.Doyle Rice, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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The chilly air was fragrant with hundreds of real roses left behind by the faithful.Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
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Better Homes & Gardens Noble Fir and Pine-Scented 3-Wick Ceramic Tree Dish Candle $11 at Walmart I’ve yet to meet someone who doesn’t love the smell of Christmas trees, so this noble fir and pine-scented candle is sure to be a hit.Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Dec. 2024
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The crackling of the flames, the smell of the burning wood, the cat cuddled up next to the warmth—there's nothing like it.Heather Bien, Southern Living, 12 Dec. 2024
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Editor’s note: ATX TV Festival is owned by TVLine’s parent company, PMC.Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 17 Dec. 2024
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The centuries-old note will forever change the way the couple sees their love story.Shannon Carlin, TIME, 17 Dec. 2024
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Another theory posits that the wiggling of Alfvén waves, oscillations in the Sun’s magnetic field that penetrate into the corona and turn back on themselves, can also inject energy into the solar wind.ByHannah Richter, science.org, 31 Oct. 2024
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The remote control has five buttons on it to control power, the timer, speed, oscillation, and the nighttime setting.Amanda Ogle, Southern Living, 17 Oct. 2024
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In the past century, the region has recorded 24 earthquakes of magnitude 7 or larger within 250 kilometers of Tuesday's tremor, including a magnitude 7.9 quake in 1950.Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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Some particularly harmful oils include: Tea Tree oil: Causes lethargy, tremors, and ataxia.Sara Hansen, The Denver Post, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Vibration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vibration. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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