chis

noun

variants or ch'is also qis
plural of chi
as in energies
a spiritual force that is held to emanate from or give animation to living beings the concept of chi is of central importance in acupuncture

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  1. energies
  2. vibrations
  3. spirits
Noun
  • Hong, favoring a backward-facing view of the mayhem, shoots in lengthy takes that swerve and snake with rough-and-tumble precision; the energies of car and camera seem to fuse into one.
    — Justin Chang, New Yorker, 4 Sep. 2026
  • The BioCharger is a noninvasive wellness device that uses four key technologies — PEMF, frequencies, Tesla coils and noble gas light — to mimic natural atmospheric energies and promote cellular regeneration.
    — Rebecca Leib, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of energies
Noun
  • How a sound bath changes the first-date setup A sound bath asks two people to lie quietly beside each other while an immersive mix of tones and vibrations moves through the room.
    — Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 8 Sep. 2026
  • From ice vibrations to magnetic signals, researchers are finding new ways to collect Arctic data without stepping onto the ice.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of vibrations
Noun
  • The spirits industry was pushing trade officials to get back to negotiating.
    — Steve Kopack, NBC news, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Groceries Tariffs on Canadian beer, wine, spirits, dairy ingredients and more could cause some price increases during your weekly shopping.
    — Ryley Amond, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of spirits
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