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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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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
Engineers concluded the leaks were most likely caused by a harmonic response several times stronger than predicted, suggesting the vibrations during the ship's climb into space were in resonance with the vehicle's natural frequency.
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Stephen Clark, Ars Technica, 1 Mar. 2025
Tech tip #1: Adjusting sound and vibration on iPhones and Android devices
Need to customize your device’s sound and vibration settings?
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 25 Feb. 2025
While fan favorites range from low-tech percussive foot rollers to hi-tech heat and vibration chambers, all tools share a goal: making your feet feel better.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 20 Feb. 2025
The lens includes optical stabilization, which is bolstered by electronic vibration reduction to better support handheld recording.
—Jim Fisher, PCMAG, 21 Feb. 2025
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Stephen Clark, Ars Technica, 1 Mar. 2025
Tech tip #1: Adjusting sound and vibration on iPhones and Android devices
Need to customize your device’s sound and vibration settings?
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 25 Feb. 2025
While fan favorites range from low-tech percussive foot rollers to hi-tech heat and vibration chambers, all tools share a goal: making your feet feel better.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 20 Feb. 2025
The lens includes optical stabilization, which is bolstered by electronic vibration reduction to better support handheld recording.
—Jim Fisher, PCMAG, 21 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vibration
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The administration tried to freeze funding that Joe Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act directed to clean energy, turning that particular clock back to 2022.—
Zoë Schlanger,
The Atlantic,
7 Mar. 2025
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Interior Secretary Doug Burgum has directed his staff to review and possibly alter national monuments as part of a push to expand U.S. energy production, a move that could further shake up public lands amid mass firings of national park and forest employees.—
Lila Seidman,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2025
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Suave Men's Stress Relief Anti-Perspirant Deodorant Stay fresh under pressure with Suave Men's Stress Relief Anti-Perspirant Deodorant, delivering 48-hour protection against sweat and odor.—
Russel Honoré,
Newsweek,
5 Mar. 2025
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The steel frame is easy to wipe down, and the open design keeps it from trapping fusty odors.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
4 Mar. 2025
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This digital detox will cleanse and calm your aura.—
Lisa Stardust,
Vogue,
26 Feb. 2025
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And of course, no beauty splurge list would be complete without a sophisticated fragrance to elevate your winter aura.—
Tira Urquhart,
Essence,
26 Feb. 2025
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Any thoughts that England might pull together for one coherent performance in honor of Buttler soon dissipated when Phil Salt and Jamie Smith ballooned catches up in the air with mistimed pull shots.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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And here’s today’s e-newspaper 3 things to know before the 2025 Oscars The 97th Academy Awards airs Sunday, wrapping up an Oscars season filled with historic firsts and controversy.—
Kevinisha Walker,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Mar. 2025
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So Customers Can Interact With Your Brand A creative non-digital idea is a pop-up sensory experience where customers can interact with the brand through touch, smell, taste or sound.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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On the website Vet Explains Pets, Dr. Jess Kirk said that because of their heightened sense of smell, dogs may be able to sense hormonal changes during pregnancy.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
3 Mar. 2025
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Editor’s note: To see essays by other candidates for District 1 county supervisor, please go to sandiegouniontribune.com/opinion/commentary.—
Louis A Fuentes,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Mar. 2025
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Upon arrival, guests are offered an optional bindi along with a $64 pre-fixe wedding menu, which includes notes on the rituals of an Indian wedding that inspired the experience.—
Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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Features including warranty length, oscillation, and bonus accessories like a remote are also taken into consideration.—
Kat Merck,
WIRED,
5 Feb. 2025
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In Alzheimer's patients, however, these oscillations were disrupted and out of phase.—
Michael Franco,
New Atlas,
3 Feb. 2025
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Burbank experienced moderate shaking during the earthquake, while light tremors were felt across Los Angeles and Long Beach.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
3 Mar. 2025
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Nearly 10,000 people from as far away as Calexico and San Diego reported feeling the tremor to the agency.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacramento Bee,
3 Mar. 2025
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“Vibration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vibration. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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