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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
Featuring strong vibrations and impressive bubbles, this foot spa left our feet feeling more relaxed.
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Daley Quinn Published, Health, 25 Oct. 2024
The cabinet itself is made from high-density polymer, specially molded to provide exceptional rigidity and freedom from vibration and resonance.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2024
They're positioned towards the pointy ends and are completely isolated from vibrations.
—Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 15 Oct. 2024
Marrying the headset—which includes head-tracking, vibration, and adaptive posture technology—to a compact controller that doubles as a Windows 11 computer creates a more portable and immersive experience for gamers on the go, or with limited space at home.
—Ashley Mateo, TIME, 30 Oct. 2024
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Daley Quinn Published, Health, 25 Oct. 2024
The cabinet itself is made from high-density polymer, specially molded to provide exceptional rigidity and freedom from vibration and resonance.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2024
They're positioned towards the pointy ends and are completely isolated from vibrations.
—Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 15 Oct. 2024
Marrying the headset—which includes head-tracking, vibration, and adaptive posture technology—to a compact controller that doubles as a Windows 11 computer creates a more portable and immersive experience for gamers on the go, or with limited space at home.
—Ashley Mateo, TIME, 30 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vibration
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The sea continues to be the source of several profitable opportunities, including tourism and energy.Devika Rao, theweek, 11 Nov. 2024
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Perhaps that’s why Sedona attracts such a strong enclave of New Age spiritual devotees searching for metaphysical energy in the vortexes allegedly sprinkled throughout its buttes and spires.Erin Strout, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
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These include their nocturnal lifestyle and their strong odor. Smart and friendly, the world’s largest rodent (weighing more than 100 pounds) is social and gentle.Allison Futterman, Discover Magazine, 6 Nov. 2024
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While the refinery is a sizable employer, with about 600 employees and 300 contractors operating the site, there have been complaints in recent years of acrid odors, soot and harmful emissions.Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2024
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Sedona is a playground for all kinds of people, with interests as wide-ranging as fortune telling, aura reading, and crystal healing to mountain biking, hiking, climbing, and trail running.Erin Strout, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
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Sports columnist Greg Moore explains Conner's intangible 'swag' and 'aura' that are tough to replace.Lorenzino Estrada, The Arizona Republic, 30 Oct. 2024
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Hamas had agreed to the truce in May 2021 after an 11-day Israeli air campaign in Gaza that followed Hamas’s firing of 150 rockets into Israel, an opening barrage that killed two Israeli civilians and wounded dozens more.John Spencer, Foreign Affairs, 18 Nov. 2024
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Ultimately, the environmental benefit allowed Caltrain to receive a waiver by the air quality management district to keep the locomotives in operation.Nollyanne Delacruz, The Mercury News, 17 Nov. 2024
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Don’t worry, synthetics smell like deer and work fine.Michael Hanback, Outdoor Life, 7 Nov. 2024
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At present, senses of smell and touch—such as through a handshake—cannot be replicated in a virtual environment.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Eklund got the message, responded well, and finished the year on a positive note.Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
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Another note with Qualstar Corporation (QBAK), where Mr. Bronson is also an executive, allows loans up to $200,000.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
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The wild oscillations are in large part the result of furious levels of trading activity for Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG) in the lead-up to next week’s presidential election.BYPaolo Confino, Fortune, 30 Oct. 2024
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In addition to the long-term oscillations, the ice recorded dozens of shorter, wilder swings.Elizabeth Kolbert, The New Yorker, 7 Oct. 2024
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In a lecture in 2012, the eminent physicist Freeman Dyson considered (opens a new tab) gravitational waves from the sun, where the violent churning of matter inside the star should constantly send out mild tremors in space-time.Charlie Wood, Quanta Magazine, 30 Oct. 2024
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Last week was a particularly active period for the volcano, with over 1,000 thousand minutes of tremors being detected each day, and huge plumes of ash being spewed out of the mountain.Nina Turner, Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2024
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“Vibration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vibration. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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