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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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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 cracking sound and the vibration beneath their feet sent adrenaline through the entire ship.
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Jordi Lippe-McGraw, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 May 2026
There is still a long way to go to prove that repetitive sensory stimulation with something like vibration can help humans, but researchers say the early results on flies are impressive.
—Stephanie Stahl, CBS News, 19 May 2026
On Earth, these systems require complex cryogenic cooling and vibration isolation because even tiny temperature shifts can destabilize the laser.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 19 May 2026
The works function as visual instructions for live performance, turning lines and geometric forms into rhythm and vibration.
—Olga Garcia-Mayoral, Miami Herald, 19 May 2026
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Jordi Lippe-McGraw, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 May 2026
There is still a long way to go to prove that repetitive sensory stimulation with something like vibration can help humans, but researchers say the early results on flies are impressive.
—Stephanie Stahl, CBS News, 19 May 2026
On Earth, these systems require complex cryogenic cooling and vibration isolation because even tiny temperature shifts can destabilize the laser.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 19 May 2026
The works function as visual instructions for live performance, turning lines and geometric forms into rhythm and vibration.
—Olga Garcia-Mayoral, Miami Herald, 19 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vibration
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Earthquakes' sudden, rapid shaking can cause fires, tsunamis, landslides or avalanches.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
30 May 2026
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If the superfund template survives, the next decade of American energy policy will be written by trial lawyers, attorneys general and a handful of out-of-state philanthropies bankrolling the litigation pipeline.—
Yaël Ossowski,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
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The Maoists’ shrinking realm sits atop rich veins of coal, iron, and bauxite – resources essential to India’s modernization and growing energy demands; Modi’s pledge to bring electricity to every household; and his broader ambition to transform India into a developed nation.—
Dhruv Tikekar,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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Chlorine gas is poisonous and classified as a pulmonary irritant that has a distinct odor.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
3 June 2026
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Many designs are also made with micro-ban treatment to prevent odors.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
3 June 2026
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All the trembling, as Kimbangu touched the sick, alarmed European settlers and reassured the plantation workers who trekked to Nkamba in search of healing.—
Rodney Muhumuza,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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At first this change of scale vivifies the butterfly—its brief stillness, the angle of its wings, its trembling—while freezing everything else, including the novel’s action.—
Ben Lerner,
The New York Review of Books,
19 Mar. 2026
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The mere presence of Hezbollah fighters in the dock shattered the group’s long-standing aura of impunity in Lebanon.—
Euan Ward,
New Yorker,
29 May 2026
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Stubby, low-profile legs give the Facade bed frame a faux floating effect, and classic lines give the design a streamlined aura.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
28 May 2026
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The flavor can be affected by oxidation from air exposure, extreme or repeated temperature variations, and whether the bottle is stored vertically or horizontally.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
29 May 2026
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Namely, glycerin, a humectant that attracts moisture from the air and locks it into skin, and coconut oil, a fatty acid-rich skin softener that bestows instant glow.—
Sophie Wirt,
InStyle,
29 May 2026
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Casting near banks and using a twitching technique can increase success during the hatch.—
Dac Collins,
Outdoor Life,
14 May 2026
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During this phase, octopuses display visible twitching along with rapid changes in skin color and texture, per NPR.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
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Nutmegs are known for their fragrant smell, and a wooden nutmeg could hide within the aroma of the others.—
Ava Berger,
NPR,
28 May 2026
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The Legally Bronze Bronzer is a normal size and has no discernible smell.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
28 May 2026
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“Vibration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vibration. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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