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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
And since the same argument applies to the ordinary vibrations of molecules and atoms, this raises the possibility of widespread disruption to the ordinary existence of matter in a timelike curve.
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The Physics Arxiv Blog, Discover Magazine, 20 Dec. 2024
The vibrations of the waves move faster in areas of scarring.
—Kelly Burch Published, Verywell Health, 16 Dec. 2024
The vibrations, though, are enough to give you a full-body massage on that car seat.
—New Atlas, 15 Dec. 2024
Scientists started monitoring the island more closely in 2017 when seismic activity (vibrations caused by an earthquake) intensified.
—Emily Blackwood, People.com, 18 Dec. 2024
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The Physics Arxiv Blog, Discover Magazine, 20 Dec. 2024
The vibrations of the waves move faster in areas of scarring.
—Kelly Burch Published, Verywell Health, 16 Dec. 2024
The vibrations, though, are enough to give you a full-body massage on that car seat.
—New Atlas, 15 Dec. 2024
Scientists started monitoring the island more closely in 2017 when seismic activity (vibrations caused by an earthquake) intensified.
—Emily Blackwood, People.com, 18 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vibration
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Ethics reform advocates say a vigorous commission is crucial in a state where politics and the energy industry are intertwined.Jacob Orledge, ProPublica, 6 Jan. 2025
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The shift to clean energy isn’t just about managing risk.Mindy Lubber, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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Thailand’s vibrant capital offers a sensory overload of bright colors, pungent odors, eye-popping structures and streets teeming with cars, tuk-tuks and food vendors.Isabelle Kliger, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
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Reviewers love that the fabric is breathable and quick-drying and doesn’t hold on to odors after washing—something not all workout tops can claim.Dana Leigh Smith, Glamour, 16 Jan. 2025
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Aura Nails Call in the good vibes, love, and positive energy this Valentine’s Day with aura nails.Audrey Noble, Vogue, 10 Jan. 2025
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But studying videos and simply growing up with Williams’ aura invading pop culture informed his performance.Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 2025
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Use a humidifier: Dry air in the home, especially at night, can increase the risk of dry mouth.Mark Gurarie, Health, 12 Jan. 2025
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The state’s fleet includes tactical planes, air tankers and helicopters.Michael Dorgan, Fox News, 12 Jan. 2025
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The stinging in my eyeballs from sweat and sunscreen mixes with the unmistakable smell of rotting flesh.Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 16 Jan. 2025
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We were enveloped by the smell of smoke, but everything else felt normal.Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2025
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Volunteers can help with everything from pension records, field notes made by geographers working on the Mason-Dixon line, to immigration and Census records.Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 17 Jan. 2025
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The signature tea is The Shard Blend, a delicate white tea blend with floral notes designed to complement the high-altitude setting.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
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Their vibrations and oscillations can more effectively get rid of plaque on your teeth and gums, and most brushes have a timer that encourages you to brush for the full two minutes.Nena Farrell, WIRED, 30 Dec. 2024
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Cool—but why, then, are there audio clips online offering otherworldly snippets of oscillations or solar winds via Stanford and Johns Hopkins?Harri Weber, Popular Science, 19 Dec. 2024
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Shortly after the quake struck at 9:19 p.m. local time, the Japanese Meteorological Agency issued tsunami warnings for the Miyazaki prefecture, where the tremor was centered, and the nearby Kochi prefecture.Astha Rajvanshi, NBC News, 13 Jan. 2025
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Other causes include faulty electric equipment igniting, a sudden surge in demand or earthquake tremors.Michael Dorgan, Fox News, 11 Jan. 2025
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“Vibration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vibration. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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