as in energies
a spiritual force that is held to emanate from or give animation to living beings
martial artists learn to use ki to fend off would-be attackers
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Noun
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The mismatch of energies creates a force that tries to push the plates together.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
14 Jan. 2026 -
Until recently, such states were believed to depend on electrons behaving like identifiable particles with clear velocities and energies.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Jan. 2026
Noun
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His good vibrations will never end.—
Walden Green,
Pitchfork,
12 Jan. 2026
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The devices measure vibrations in the ground 100 times per second and generate data that Karina Bernal, 33, a doctoral student and researcher on the project, processed by using artificial intelligence to adapt algorithms developed for other volcanoes.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Jan. 2026
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Despite its name, the bar operates as a globally minded cocktail destination with equal attention paid to other spirits, along with small bites and an impressive cigar selection.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
8 Jan. 2026
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And for Dirty Shirleys, different spirits, including vodka, gin, tequila and vermouth can be substituted.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Kis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kis. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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