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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
SpaceX said fixes intended to curb the vibrations worked during the eighth test flight.
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Karoline Leonard, Austin American Statesman, 4 July 2025
Its gentle vibrations are easier on gums than the more aggressive oscillating brushes.
—Scott Gilbertson, Wired News, 3 July 2025
Once that measurement is obtained, the team uses a mathematical process called the Fourier transform to identify any problematic frequencies that might be causing undue vibration.
—Kristin Shaw, Popular Science, 25 June 2025
Imagery portrays three generations of women immersed in nature with a playful vibration, celebrating life in its different stages.
—Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 24 June 2025
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Karoline Leonard, Austin American Statesman, 4 July 2025
Its gentle vibrations are easier on gums than the more aggressive oscillating brushes.
—Scott Gilbertson, Wired News, 3 July 2025
Once that measurement is obtained, the team uses a mathematical process called the Fourier transform to identify any problematic frequencies that might be causing undue vibration.
—Kristin Shaw, Popular Science, 25 June 2025
Imagery portrays three generations of women immersed in nature with a playful vibration, celebrating life in its different stages.
—Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 24 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vibration
Noun
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Meanwhile, energy was a large source of inflation, with energy prices rising 0.9% on a month-over-month basis.—
Anne Marie D. Lee,
CBS News,
15 July 2025
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Carbohydrates are macronutrients that your body breaks down for energy.—
Sarah Bence,
Verywell Health,
15 July 2025
Noun
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Visible buildup, foul odors, or diminished performance are signs that the bidet seat or attachment needs to be cleaned.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 July 2025
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But one apartment on the first floor has a bad odor that emanates from it.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Mercury News,
12 July 2025
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The goal is to continue to build his aura and mystique outside of the weekly WWE television grind.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 July 2025
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People who get migraines with aura—dots or zigzags in vision, or another sensory disturbance that typically occurs before the onset of a migraine—have long been told to avoid birth control that contains estrogen.—
Chantelle Lee,
Time,
16 July 2025
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Transpiration from plants accounts for around 10% of the moisture in the air.—
Grace Tucker,
The Enquirer,
24 July 2025
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Check on relatives and neighbors, especially the elderly and those without access to air conditioning.—
Noe Padilla,
IndyStar,
23 July 2025
Noun
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On the other side of the pass, the smell of sulphur rises in white mist.—
Rebecca Chace
July 14,
Literary Hub,
14 July 2025
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Rubber mulch may leach toxic chemicals into the soil and make your yard smell like hot tires.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
11 July 2025
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With those savory, salty notes, coastal gins lend a beautiful twist to the classic G&T or anything citrus.—
Camille Berry,
Vogue,
15 July 2025
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Medium-full, with excellent concentration, very good acidity, well- integrated wood notes, rich tannins and significant persistence.—
Tom Hyland,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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The competing forces of gravity and pressure generated by photons caused the particles to go awry, bouncing around and creating waves called baryon acoustic oscillations (BAOs).—
Jack Knudson,
Discover Magazine,
8 July 2025
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About 15 minutes later, a weakened version of this oscillation occurred again, followed shortly thereafter by oscillations at a different frequency, this one with properties that are commonly seen on European grids.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
18 June 2025
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Ingesting just 1 to 2 milligrams — less than what’s inside a single regular-strength pouch — can cause nausea, vomiting and tremors, among other serious symptoms, according to the National Library of Medicine.—
Jeffrey Kopp,
CNN Money,
14 July 2025
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Symptoms can range from muscle twitching and tremors to confusion, irregular heartbeats, and, in severe cases, seizures or coma.—
Patricia Weiser,
Verywell Health,
14 July 2025
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“Vibration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vibration. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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