1
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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2
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
Each Raptor engine must fire in perfect synchronization, maintaining stability during launch while withstanding extreme forces and vibrations.
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Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Inside is the reliable Sellita SW200-1 automatic movement, running at 28,800 vibrations per hour with a 41-hour power reserve.
—Matthew Catellier, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Sonicare toothbrushes have a timer feature that turns the vibration off after two minutes of brushing.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 29 Aug. 2025
Engineers monitored stress, vibration, and deflection in the structure using a network of sensors embedded throughout the bridge's framework.
—Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
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Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Inside is the reliable Sellita SW200-1 automatic movement, running at 28,800 vibrations per hour with a 41-hour power reserve.
—Matthew Catellier, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Sonicare toothbrushes have a timer feature that turns the vibration off after two minutes of brushing.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 29 Aug. 2025
Engineers monitored stress, vibration, and deflection in the structure using a network of sensors embedded throughout the bridge's framework.
—Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vibration
Noun
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Earthquakes' sudden, rapid shaking can cause fires, tsunamis, landslides or avalanches.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Daniel now lives with essential tremors, a condition that causes involuntary shaking of the head and hands.—
Bill Schiffmiller,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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One of the bottlenecks in frequency comb technology has been the high energy required for spectral broadening.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Sep. 2025
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Starting from the questionable proposition that revolutionary movements require energy and that energy in its most basic form is derived from solar rays, Chizhevsky listed some historical developments that lined up with astronomical developments.—
Tim Brinkhof,
Big Think,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Over time, soap scum, fabric softener, and even bits of lint can build up inside, leaving behind odors and reducing efficiency.—
Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott,
Southern Living,
12 Sep. 2025
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As a result, Voorne aan Zee municipality imposed customized regulations on the farm to reduce odor, DCMR said.—
Billy Stockwell,
CNN Money,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Olsen plays Joan’s indecision with winsome fluster, at first breathy and trembling but eventually finding her resolve.—
Richard Lawson,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Sep. 2025
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Still, the cluster exhibited a subtle trembling motion while it was held in place.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The second reason is that these aura battler designs were very complex and full of curves as well as weird angles.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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The result is an almost-black shade of mahogany that strikes the perfect balance of autumnal aura and goth feels.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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This is where air nannies come into play.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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While the head coach has been a breath of fresh air from a culture perspective, that aspect will only go so far if the team continues to lose week in and week out.—
Mike Kaye
September 10,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Patients first experience twitching or weakness in a limb, often followed by slurred speech.—
Vanessa Etienne,
PEOPLE,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Music and the smell of food filled the air on West National Avenue between 32nd and 35th Streets as members of Milwaukee’s south side communities celebrated the progress of their neighborhoods.—
Alyssa N. Salcedo,
jsonline.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Head for South Bank—alive with street performers, riverside joggers, and the sweet smell of roasted nuts curling from pop-up stalls.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Vibration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vibration. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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