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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
This effect is actually produced as tiny vibrations or phonons.
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Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 7 Dec. 2024
Han concluded that ray spiders release their webs in response to airborne prey vibrations, determining both the direction and distance to those vibrations to capture the insect at the right moment.
—Ari Daniel, NPR, 6 Dec. 2024
But Han deduced the spider launches its web in response to the vibrations of airborne insect wings.
—Ari Daniel, NPR, 6 Dec. 2024
The team has refined the computational models to account for vibrations and other stress factors that could cause bits to fail.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 5 Dec. 2024
As compared to conventional engine solutions, the 40ACS can increase a UAV's flight time while cutting vibrations and improving operational efficiency, AIE says.
—New Atlas, 5 Dec. 2024
Because the atoms are so tightly packed, vibrations within the crystal structure, called phonons, can dissipate heat extremely efficiently.
—New Atlas, 30 Nov. 2024
With a 42-hour power reserve and a frequency of 28,800 vibrations per hour, the P-331-MH is a fitting choice for these new watches.
—Matthew Catellier, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
Laser pulses sent via these cables can provide data on ground vibrations caused by earthquakes or other disturbances like traffic.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 29 Nov. 2024
Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 7 Dec. 2024
Han concluded that ray spiders release their webs in response to airborne prey vibrations, determining both the direction and distance to those vibrations to capture the insect at the right moment.
—Ari Daniel, NPR, 6 Dec. 2024
But Han deduced the spider launches its web in response to the vibrations of airborne insect wings.
—Ari Daniel, NPR, 6 Dec. 2024
The team has refined the computational models to account for vibrations and other stress factors that could cause bits to fail.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 5 Dec. 2024
As compared to conventional engine solutions, the 40ACS can increase a UAV's flight time while cutting vibrations and improving operational efficiency, AIE says.
—New Atlas, 5 Dec. 2024
Because the atoms are so tightly packed, vibrations within the crystal structure, called phonons, can dissipate heat extremely efficiently.
—New Atlas, 30 Nov. 2024
With a 42-hour power reserve and a frequency of 28,800 vibrations per hour, the P-331-MH is a fitting choice for these new watches.
—Matthew Catellier, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
Laser pulses sent via these cables can provide data on ground vibrations caused by earthquakes or other disturbances like traffic.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 29 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vibrations
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If no Democrat comes to Trump’s aid on the things that matter most to him — a safe assumption — then the president cannot afford to lose four votes on executive branch and judicial nominees, or on the reconciliation packages that will address the border, taxes, spending, and energy.Matthew Continetti, National Review, 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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The series finale of Blue Bloods airs Friday, Dec. 13 at 10 p.m. ET on CBS.Charna Flam, People.com, 13 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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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 smell of smoke filled the air even indoors, and those sheltering stayed awake through most of the night.Julia Gomez, USA TODAY, 12 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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Editor's note: This is not a list of every race in Charlotte.Ashley Mahoney, Axios, 17 Dec. 2024
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The presence of luminaries such as Clive Davis and Quincy Jones as music chairmen, along with show producer George Schlatter, created an atmosphere of star power that rivals even the top entertainment industry awards shows.Rosemary Rossi, Variety, 15 Dec. 2024
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In the thick atmosphere, stray dogs fight with seabirds for scraps of offal and urinate against the barrels of blood and salt water where waiting fish float.Christopher Cameron, Robb Report, 14 Dec. 2024
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