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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
Advertisement Another claim that experts find to be misleading is that vibration can spur lymphatic drainage.
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Jennifer Heimlich, Time, 23 Jan. 2026
The vibration breaks up internal rust and helps the oil work deeper into the threads.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 15 Jan. 2026
Sound performance has stepped up, the uncomfortable vibrations have lessened, and now bone conduction headphones make up some of our favorite workout headphones.
—Michael Sawh, Wired News, 14 Jan. 2026
Modern dishwashers, while convenient, can pose several risks: high heat may cause stress fractures, harsh detergents can dull the surface or create micro-etching and vibrations may chip or crack delicate rims or stems.
—Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 25 Dec. 2025
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Jennifer Heimlich, Time, 23 Jan. 2026
The vibration breaks up internal rust and helps the oil work deeper into the threads.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 15 Jan. 2026
Sound performance has stepped up, the uncomfortable vibrations have lessened, and now bone conduction headphones make up some of our favorite workout headphones.
—Michael Sawh, Wired News, 14 Jan. 2026
Modern dishwashers, while convenient, can pose several risks: high heat may cause stress fractures, harsh detergents can dull the surface or create micro-etching and vibrations may chip or crack delicate rims or stems.
—Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 25 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vibration
Noun
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Earthquakes' sudden, rapid shaking can cause fires, tsunamis, landslides or avalanches.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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Bullet train services were temporarily disrupted, and cameras mounted on buildings showed visible shaking.—
Anthony Trotter,
ABC News,
6 Jan. 2026
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The future for more energy that is also more affordable is renewable, with green technologies reducing the need for energy in specific uses, cutting the overall cost.—
Erik Sherman,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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As Ukraine’s coldest winter in 20 years set in, Russia intensified its assault on the energy sector.—
Svitlana Vlasova,
CNN Money,
24 Jan. 2026
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These fibers also have natural antimicrobial or odor-resistant properties, which are desirable for use in automotive interior design.—
Srishti Gupta,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Jan. 2026
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After charging at her, the man used what appeared to be a syringe to spray an unknown liquid substance with a strong odor at the Congresswoman.—
Siladitya Ray,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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Its strength ranges from mild, causing little more discomfort than a slight trembling, to severe, in which passengers or flight crew can be thrown around the cabin and risk injury if not wearing seatbelts.—
Cat Rainsford,
Popular Science,
15 Jan. 2026
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There’s Walter’s serene cello and Marjorie’s pensive, slightly coy violin, sometimes playful or petulant or, still, a little vain and secretive — other times thin and trembling, lost in the haze of dementia.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
9 Dec. 2025
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Unlike Joe Philbin, Adam Gase, Brian Flores and Mike McDaniel, Hafley had an aura to him, a confident vibe.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
22 Jan. 2026
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Of greater concern is how the ugliness at the story’s center seeps into the series’ overall execution and aura.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
21 Jan. 2026
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Very cold air already in place will allow snow to accumulate quickly across the region, sticking to roads, bridges and untreated surfaces with little melting.—
Briana Waxman,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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Washington County officials issued a shelter-in-place notice for the Langeloth neighborhood over concerns about a potential release of hydrogen peroxide into the air, although the notice has since been lifted.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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After 10 weeks without food, Muraisi is experiencing involuntary muscular twitching and severe chest pains, according to Prisoners for Palestine, with her doctors warning of possible cardiovascular collapse.—
Kara Fox,
CNN Money,
14 Jan. 2026
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Patients first experience twitching or weakness in a limb, as Decker did.—
Cara Lynn Shultz,
PEOPLE,
16 Dec. 2025
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After the attack, there was a strong, vinegar-like smell in the room, according to an Associated Press journalist who was there.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
29 Jan. 2026
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The poem’s rage has the smell of deep sincerity.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Vibration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vibration. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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