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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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3
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
This electric brush uses sonic vibrations to give you a deep clean between your teeth and along the gumline.
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Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 21 May 2025
For instance, irregular vibration data from an HVAC system might signal an imminent issue, prompting timely intervention, reducing downtime, slashing emergency repair costs and prolonging asset life to ultimately yield substantial operational and financial gains.
—Johan Hajji, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025
Thousands of sensors collect information: temperature, humidity, vibrations, foot traffic and energy flow.
—Dan Drogman, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
More: Photos: Millions without power in Spain, Portugal after 'induced atmospheric vibration'
Spain's use of renewable energy as an increasing part of its electricity generation has come under scrutiny since the blackout, as has its plan to phase out nuclear energy by 2035.
—Pietro Lombardi, USA Today, 15 May 2025
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Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 21 May 2025
For instance, irregular vibration data from an HVAC system might signal an imminent issue, prompting timely intervention, reducing downtime, slashing emergency repair costs and prolonging asset life to ultimately yield substantial operational and financial gains.
—Johan Hajji, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025
Thousands of sensors collect information: temperature, humidity, vibrations, foot traffic and energy flow.
—Dan Drogman, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
More: Photos: Millions without power in Spain, Portugal after 'induced atmospheric vibration'
Spain's use of renewable energy as an increasing part of its electricity generation has come under scrutiny since the blackout, as has its plan to phase out nuclear energy by 2035.
—Pietro Lombardi, USA Today, 15 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vibration
Noun
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All this Cancer energy will be just one note in a larger harmony, as Jupiter enters Cancer next week and stays until July 2026.—
Colin Bedell,
Them.,
30 May 2025
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High-level autonomy is responsible for scheduling and prioritizing tasks within a limited energy budget.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
30 May 2025
Noun
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According to a small study published May 28 in the journal PLOS One, cats spend a longer time sniffing a stranger’s odor than their owners.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
28 May 2025
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These products help break down odors for fresh smelling towels.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
26 May 2025
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The aura is a hip, wide-open two-floor plan that breaks down traditional barriers, is inclusive and invites collaboration.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
21 May 2025
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Despite this, there is one thing that Hogan did unbelievably well that many WWE Superstars have trouble matching to this day: his aura and presentation.—
Jeremy Hanna,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 May 2025
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Some say the resulting Pulitzer Prize-winning photographs, which included an image of a bloody Trump defiantly throwing his first in the air, won him the election.—
M. J. Corey,
New Yorker,
24 May 2025
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Be sure the lid is tightly sealed to limit exposure to air, moisture, and bacteria.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
24 May 2025
Noun
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Being in nature offers them plenty of exercise and a world of exciting new smells to explore.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 May 2025
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Off odors or taste: If the jam has a sour or fermented smell or off-taste, it should be discarded.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
24 May 2025
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Editor’s note: The following is from today’s Star Politics newsletter, published weekly on Wednesdays.—
Jonathan Shorman,
Kansas City Star,
28 May 2025
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An electric vehicle sales report for the first business quarter of 2025 notes that Tesla sold 128,100 EVs, according to Kelley Blue Book.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
28 May 2025
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This pulse can trigger a process known as electromagnetic dissociation, in which a photon interacts with a nucleus, inducing internal oscillations that eject neutrons and photons.—
Victoria Corless,
Space.com,
13 May 2025
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The Watch 3 also offers detailed running form analytics, including cadence, ground contact balance, ground contact time, power, and vertical oscillation.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
18 Feb. 2025
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As with Lionel, David’s trauma is buried deep—his post-war shell shock shown only through a barely perceptible tremor in his hands; his hopelessness only really glimpsed in one close-up.—
Radhika Seth,
Vogue,
22 May 2025
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Cristina puts her career in jeopardy to help Burke hide his hand tremor after he’s shot.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
16 May 2025
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“Vibration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vibration. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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