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
This element is special as its nucleus vibrates at a very low energy level.
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Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 12 Apr. 2026
Basically, how fast a sound source vibrates.
—Laura Kiniry, Popular Science, 25 Mar. 2026
There's real grit underneath the shag haircut and thigh-high boots, though; see the discotheque scene, where her entire body vibrates with a desperate mix of hope, terror, and determination.
—Darren Franich, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Mar. 2026
Taken from a Kamikaze menu Garcia created for Huerta’s birthday, the tom yum aguachile vibrates with heat under a canopy of fresh tortilla chips shaped like half moons.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026
There is a high whistling sound of wind rushing through the room, and the glass vibrates slightly.
—Sean Williams, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
Air vibrates the tissues in the voice box while an area just above contracts, leaving a small opening for the whistle to escape.
—ABC News, 23 Feb. 2026
My music vibrates strings in there that never moved before.
—Literary Hub, 13 Feb. 2026
My car vibrates at 50 miles per hour and higher.
—John Paul, The Providence Journal, 7 Feb. 2026
Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 12 Apr. 2026
Basically, how fast a sound source vibrates.
—Laura Kiniry, Popular Science, 25 Mar. 2026
There's real grit underneath the shag haircut and thigh-high boots, though; see the discotheque scene, where her entire body vibrates with a desperate mix of hope, terror, and determination.
—Darren Franich, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Mar. 2026
Taken from a Kamikaze menu Garcia created for Huerta’s birthday, the tom yum aguachile vibrates with heat under a canopy of fresh tortilla chips shaped like half moons.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026
There is a high whistling sound of wind rushing through the room, and the glass vibrates slightly.
—Sean Williams, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
Air vibrates the tissues in the voice box while an area just above contracts, leaving a small opening for the whistle to escape.
—ABC News, 23 Feb. 2026
My music vibrates strings in there that never moved before.
—Literary Hub, 13 Feb. 2026
My car vibrates at 50 miles per hour and higher.
—John Paul, The Providence Journal, 7 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vibrates
Verb
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Rx bars were fanned out on a silver platter, Lean Body shakes dotted the table, cups of Chobani were arranged in a pyramid.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
9 Apr. 2026
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Use protein powders in smoothies or shakes to help fill nutrient gaps.—
Amy Brownstein,
Verywell Health,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The mind shudders at the thought.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Jan. 2026
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So one shudders to think what might happen when the Dolphins now face a murderer’s row of elite running backs and mobile quarterbacks.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
24 Oct. 2025
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In a viral video of the aftermath, the robot jerks back and forth to shake the glass off, showering yet more dangerous shards onto the sidewalk.—
Frank Landymore,
Futurism,
26 Mar. 2026
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Ross’s video does not show if the SUV made contact with him, as the camera angle jerks up to the sky.—
Danya Gainor,
CNN Money,
12 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Risk factors for cardiac arrest A frequent trigger is rhythm disturbance—especially ventricular fibrillation—in which the heart quivers instead of beating effectively.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
10 Mar. 2026
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The music of home often quivers with nostalgia.—
Justin Davidson,
Vulture,
22 Sep. 2025
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“Vibrates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vibrates. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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