as in shakes
to make a series of small irregular or violent movements
the glasses and knickknacks on the shelves vibrated during the slight earthquake
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Recent Examples of vibrates
Designer Joe Nahem of the esteemed firm Fox-Nahem was then brought in to merge the two spaces into one wildly creative space that vibrates with color, pattern, and texture.
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Mark David, Robb Report, 1 Oct. 2025
Each of the three biographies—any good biography—vibrates with the intensity of its author’s possession by their subject and the thrill of exhumation, if only metaphoric.
—Megan Marshall
september 25, Literary Hub, 25 Sep. 2025
Also, the dual sonic mopping system vibrates 4,000 times a minute for intense cleaning power—and the mop water heats up to 176 degrees Fahrenheit to tackle stains (like stuck-on oil) and to kill germs during the self-cleaning cycle.
—Terri Williams, Architectural Digest, 28 Aug. 2025
Elements defy mode that vibrates the car to shed dust and dirt.
—Mark Phelan, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2025
If a hard fall is detected, the watch vibrates, sounds an alarm, and gives the option to call emergency services.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 21 Aug. 2025
Elements defy mode that vibrates the car to shed dust and dirt.
—Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Then, every time the wearer repeats that action, the bracelet vibrates and records the incident.
—IEEE Spectrum, 19 May 2016
Mark David, Robb Report, 1 Oct. 2025
Each of the three biographies—any good biography—vibrates with the intensity of its author’s possession by their subject and the thrill of exhumation, if only metaphoric.
—Megan Marshall
september 25, Literary Hub, 25 Sep. 2025
Also, the dual sonic mopping system vibrates 4,000 times a minute for intense cleaning power—and the mop water heats up to 176 degrees Fahrenheit to tackle stains (like stuck-on oil) and to kill germs during the self-cleaning cycle.
—Terri Williams, Architectural Digest, 28 Aug. 2025
Elements defy mode that vibrates the car to shed dust and dirt.
—Mark Phelan, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2025
If a hard fall is detected, the watch vibrates, sounds an alarm, and gives the option to call emergency services.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 21 Aug. 2025
Elements defy mode that vibrates the car to shed dust and dirt.
—Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Then, every time the wearer repeats that action, the bracelet vibrates and records the incident.
—IEEE Spectrum, 19 May 2016
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vibrates
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Advertisement The Alice in Borderland American ending, explained The series seems ready to fade into a happy ending, and then an earthquake shakes Arisu’s office building.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
26 Sep. 2025
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In the video shot on Wednesday night, the president can be seen pointing a finger at his wife, who shakes her head in response, the Daily Beast said.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The music of home often quivers with nostalgia.—
Justin Davidson,
Vulture,
22 Sep. 2025
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There’s a breathless mood in the air that quivers and quakes at the protests to come.—
Sara Stridsberg
September 15,
Literary Hub,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Vibrates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vibrates. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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