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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
And then there’s fiber sensing, where the fiber-optic cables themselves become sensors, able to detect pressure, vibration, and even underground movement across large distances.
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Cathy Hackl, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
Plus high school pal Al Jardine and their cousin Mike Love, who took pride in bringing the bad vibrations.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 12 June 2025
The vibration of jackhammers pounded in our chests and bulldozers appeared from canyon floor to rim, gutting the Subansiri and hauling away her bones.
—Bridget Crocker
june 6, Literary Hub, 6 June 2025
Still, even in light moments like this, there’s also a shade, as another mouse game undermines the vibration technology that Welcome Tour tries to promote.
—Matt Gardner, Forbes.com, 7 June 2025
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Cathy Hackl, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
Plus high school pal Al Jardine and their cousin Mike Love, who took pride in bringing the bad vibrations.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 12 June 2025
The vibration of jackhammers pounded in our chests and bulldozers appeared from canyon floor to rim, gutting the Subansiri and hauling away her bones.
—Bridget Crocker
june 6, Literary Hub, 6 June 2025
Still, even in light moments like this, there’s also a shade, as another mouse game undermines the vibration technology that Welcome Tour tries to promote.
—Matt Gardner, Forbes.com, 7 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vibration
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Low energy is also frequently reported among folks with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)—a disorder that causes hormonal imbalances, irregular periods, and other symptoms like excessive hair growth and acne.—
Julia Ries,
SELF,
23 June 2025
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Any final decision to close the waterway rests with the country's national security council, and its possibility has raised the specter of higher energy prices and aggravated geopolitical tensions, with Washington calling upon Beijing to prevent the strait's closure.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
23 June 2025
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There are weird odors, spontaneous fires, references to The Bear being screamed in the back of an ambulance, and everything in between.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
18 June 2025
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Surgeries: Several different surgeries can help control sweating and, ultimately, underarm odor.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
18 June 2025
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While jumping from one show to the next, Walters nurtured her relationship with fans and would have been appalled by the current aura of distrust.—
Peter Bart,
Deadline,
26 June 2025
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Verne purists won’t be pleased, because the tragic aura that surrounded Nemo in the novels doesn’t exactly translate here, and the adaptation’s company story line is so overwhelming while ultimately feeling too rapidly resolved.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
25 June 2025
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It’s known for its comprehensive services across electrical contracting, automatic standby generators, gas and propane work, and heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems.—
Jon Stojan,
USA Today,
17 June 2025
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In a previous exchange of missile fire in April, the IDF destroyed a variety of Iran’s air defenses and missile capabilities.—
Robert A. Pape,
Foreign Affairs,
17 June 2025
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However, nearly two hours into the flight, the OP was hit by the strong smell of urine.—
Thomas Westerholm,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 June 2025
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Speaking to Fox News Digital, Parks Canada representative Jennifer Nicholson said that, after opening the bottle, the first thing officials noticed was its strong smell.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
17 June 2025
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The tiered subscription model allows users to pay $4.99 per month for unlimited texts on demand, $9.99 for capped access to voice notes and images, or $29.99 for unlimited VIP interaction.—
Olivia Kemp,
CNN Money,
21 June 2025
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Editor's note: This story has been corrected to reflect that Thursday's meeting took place in the Oval Office, not the Situation Room.—
Anne Flaherty,
ABC News,
21 June 2025
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Brainwaves, or neural oscillations, are regular patterns created by firing neurons or groups of neurons.—
Eva Amsen,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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This involved manually disturbing the leg and then releasing it, capturing the resulting oscillations on high-speed video.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
16 Apr. 2025
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Nearly 50 people from as far away as Beaumont and Winchester reported feeling the tremor to the agency.—
Daniella Segura,
Sacbee.com,
11 June 2025
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Or methimazole, which has brought relief and stability to women living with Graves’ disease, a thyroid disorder that can cause everything from tremors to heart complications.—
Christine Brennan,
Boston Herald,
31 May 2025
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“Vibration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vibration. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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