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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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3
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
The dances don’t settle for a twist or strut when a full-bodied vibration is possible, and Easley has a penchant for that ridiculous bobbin-head chicken dance from the ‘40s or ‘50s.
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Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 14 July 2025
Using sound, vibration and static feedback, your dog will quickly learn to stay in your yard.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 10 July 2025
Now is a wise time to save on normally splurge-worthy home gym equipment, like treadmills, vibration plates, or an adjustable kettlebell that costs a fraction of the price of a full weight set.
—Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 9 July 2025
Now is a wise time to save on normally splurge-worthy home gym equipment, like treadmills, ellipticals, vibration plates, or an adjustable kettlebell that costs a fraction of the price of a full weight set.
—Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 11 July 2025
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Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 14 July 2025
Using sound, vibration and static feedback, your dog will quickly learn to stay in your yard.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 10 July 2025
Now is a wise time to save on normally splurge-worthy home gym equipment, like treadmills, vibration plates, or an adjustable kettlebell that costs a fraction of the price of a full weight set.
—Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 9 July 2025
Now is a wise time to save on normally splurge-worthy home gym equipment, like treadmills, ellipticals, vibration plates, or an adjustable kettlebell that costs a fraction of the price of a full weight set.
—Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vibration
Noun
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Nuclear energy is a form of energy released from the nucleus of an atom.—
Karoline Leonard,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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For some, this burst of energy can be invigorating, inspiring new dreams or expanding existing ones.—
Lisa Stardust,
People.com,
29 July 2025
Noun
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Some professionals recommend running the air conditioner, which also collects odors, and squirting a little Frebrez into the housing of your windshield wipers.—
Josh Max,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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Its eucalyptus, cedarwood, and mint scent transports me to a forest by the beach, and its small amount of baking soda helps curb odors without turning my skin into a rashy mess.—
Sara Coughlin,
SELF,
23 July 2025
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This season’s cast includes a professional bull rider, event curator, marketing manager, AI consultant, aura painter, attorney and a dungeon master, among others.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
1 Aug. 2025
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Neeson’s surly, simmering kettle-of-violence aura throws things off a bit.—
Michael Phillips,
Chicago Tribune,
30 July 2025
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In a corresponding move, ABC struck a deal with WSVN’s parent company, Sunbeam Television, to broadcast network programming on the new ABC Miami, available on Channel 18 over the air and on Comcast, AT&T and DirecTV, plus YouTube TV, Hulu and other streaming services.—
Ben Crandell,
Sun Sentinel,
4 Aug. 2025
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July 31: Eviction episode airs at 7 p.m. MT (including Arizona) and 8 p.m. ET/PT.—
Dina Kaur,
AZCentral.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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On the other side of the pass, the smell of sulphur rises in white mist.—
Rebecca Chace
July 14,
Literary Hub,
14 July 2025
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Rubber mulch may leach toxic chemicals into the soil and make your yard smell like hot tires.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
11 July 2025
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With those savory, salty notes, coastal gins lend a beautiful twist to the classic G&T or anything citrus.—
Camille Berry,
Vogue,
15 July 2025
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Other photos showed Penelope’s hotel room bed covered in rose gold and white balloons and a series of sweet messages written on two notes.—
Kirsty Hatcher,
People.com,
14 July 2025
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But scientists had never before been able to measure the oscillation of the magnetic moment of single protons or antiprotons—or of any other fundamental particles.—
Clara Moskowitz,
Scientific American,
28 July 2025
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Atomic clocks count the oscillations of atoms held in a vacuum chamber within the clock itself to calculate 24 hours to the utmost degree of precision.—
Jacopo Prisco,
CNN Money,
21 July 2025
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Like the tremors, the stiffness often begins on one side, typically on the same side of the tremor, but subsequently affects both sides of the body.—
Heidi Moawad,
Verywell Health,
28 July 2025
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While Parkinson's will eventually affect both sides of the body, one side will generally exhibit more severe symptoms than the other, according to NINDS. Symptoms of Parkinson's can include tremors, muscle stiffness, slowing of spontaneous movement, and problems with gait and balance.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
23 July 2025
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“Vibration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vibration. Accessed 8 Aug. 2025.
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