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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
Electronic sounds, sounds moving through water, sounds experienced through vibration—deaf expertise was one form among many in this slippery medium (newly manipulable with cheap digital tools).
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Mara Mills, Artforum, 1 Apr. 2025
The riddims during that two-song run were palpable, as even Sol closed her eyes and swayed side to side, soaking in the positive vibrations that darted her way.
—Carl Lamarre, Billboard, 27 Mar. 2025
But in this pairing, the lower vibration of Neptune also brings addiction, drama, vagueness, lack of direction, ambiguity, and a dissolution of boundaries.
—Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 27 Mar. 2025
In manufacturing, experienced operators can detect potential equipment failures through subtle changes in vibration or sound that novices might overlook.
—Rajesh Rajagopalan, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
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Mara Mills, Artforum, 1 Apr. 2025
The riddims during that two-song run were palpable, as even Sol closed her eyes and swayed side to side, soaking in the positive vibrations that darted her way.
—Carl Lamarre, Billboard, 27 Mar. 2025
But in this pairing, the lower vibration of Neptune also brings addiction, drama, vagueness, lack of direction, ambiguity, and a dissolution of boundaries.
—Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 27 Mar. 2025
In manufacturing, experienced operators can detect potential equipment failures through subtle changes in vibration or sound that novices might overlook.
—Rajesh Rajagopalan, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vibration
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Alexander Smirnov was sentenced to six years in prison in January after pleading guilty to lying to his FBI handler about the Biden family's ties to a Ukrainian energy company -- in addition to a series of unrelated tax fraud charges.—
Alexander Mallin,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2025
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Key challenges, like the risk of exacerbating inequality if access is limited to the rich and the significant energy demands, will need to be addressed.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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In Childs Park, a neighborhood in South St. Petersburg, residents have complained for decades about a mysterious odor that comes and goes.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Apr. 2025
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Soft and aged cheeses release the strongest odors due to the bacteria and mold used in their fermentation process.—
Halee Miller Van Ryswyk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Apr. 2025
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In this scenario, the most likely outcome would involve Punk pinning Seth Rollins, providing a decisive conclusion to their ongoing feud with a clear pinfall victory, while strategically preserving Roman Reigns' aura of dominance and mystique by avoiding a direct pinfall loss to Punk.—
David Faris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Apr. 2025
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Like Napoleon’s Uncle Rico, who dwells on his long-ago high-school-football days, Garrett is living in the faded aura of past glory: in his case, a 1989 video-game championship.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
9 Apr. 2025
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The Lounge The Plane The Seat The Amenities The Food The Entertainment The Service The Verdict Before the days of cramped cabins, chaotic boarding zones, and the ever-diminishing legroom, air travel promised a sense of exclusivity.—
Scott Campbell,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Apr. 2025
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Tsunoda then spent the second stint starting at the rear wing of Fernando Alonso’s Aston Martin, again toiling in the dirty air.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2025
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But the smell of desperation is still palpable, Axios Closer author Nathan Bomey writes.—
Mike Allen,
Axios,
7 Apr. 2025
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This scent can be used to mask the smell of peppers as well as tomatoes.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
5 Apr. 2025
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As his recruitment post notes, small businesses may well be disproportionately harmed by the tariffs and thus are the perfect plaintiffs.—
Cristian Farias,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2025
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Goldman Sachs economists told clients in a Sunday note the probability of a recession stood at 45%.—
John Hyatt,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Then the neutrino beam at Fermilab is scheduled to go live by 2031, allowing for oscillation measurements.—
Discover Magazine,
Discover Magazine,
26 Mar. 2025
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The researchers’ goal was to inject tracer dye into CSF at one point in the brain and then track its oscillations and dynamics while the mice slept.—
Veronique Greenwood,
Quanta Magazine,
26 Mar. 2025
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On Tuesday, the Denver Nuggets made headlines across the NBA by parting ways with both their championship-winning head coach, Michael Malone, and general manager, Calvin Booth—a move that surprised many and sent tremors through the league.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
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Volunteers and witnesses contacted by CNN reported hearing or seeing multiple air strikes in different areas of Myanmar in the days immediately following the tremor.—
Ross Adkin,
CNN Money,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Vibration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vibration. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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