1
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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2
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 receptors in your hands respond to myriad stimuli-like pressures—vibrations in sync with 15 different families of neurons.
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Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 29 Sep. 2025
There was a vibration and luminosity somewhere out there to Matisse; to Picasso there was a latent malignancy.
—Christopher C. Gorham
september 29, Literary Hub, 29 Sep. 2025
His phone rang, an audible vibration inside the fanny pack.
—David Wright Faladé, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2025
The test was designed to simulate real traffic conditions with engineers embedding a series of sensors along the bridge to monitor stress, vibration and any deflection in the structure.
—James Bickerton, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025
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Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 29 Sep. 2025
There was a vibration and luminosity somewhere out there to Matisse; to Picasso there was a latent malignancy.
—Christopher C. Gorham
september 29, Literary Hub, 29 Sep. 2025
His phone rang, an audible vibration inside the fanny pack.
—David Wright Faladé, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2025
The test was designed to simulate real traffic conditions with engineers embedding a series of sensors along the bridge to monitor stress, vibration and any deflection in the structure.
—James Bickerton, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 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,
13 Oct. 2025
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Beyond ground shaking, earthquakes in the region can trigger landslides, tsunamis, and infrastructure collapse, underscoring the importance of preparedness and awareness.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Mir has more than 25 years of capital markets experience in energy infrastructure.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
17 Oct. 2025
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Aalo Atomics is also hoping to build a data center on the same site, using the energy generated by its SMR to power its operations.—
Christian Datoc,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Oct. 2025
Noun
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An off smell or sour odor signals spoilage.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
17 Oct. 2025
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Descriptions of the Mogollon Monster vary, but it's generally described as a large, hairy and humanoid figure, standing over 7 feet tall, with a strong, foul odor.—
Tiffany Acosta,
AZCentral.com,
17 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Lost in the trembling of my own body, trembling like Bunny’s body.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
24 Sep. 2025
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Olsen plays Joan’s indecision with winsome fluster, at first breathy and trembling but eventually finding her resolve.—
Richard Lawson,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The aura of loserdom hovers over him.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
15 Oct. 2025
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In that silence, the aura of D’Angelo only grew wider.—
Marcus J. Moore,
Pitchfork,
15 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Their style of pitching — relentlessly pound the strike zone — works well in a ballpark where the thick air depresses doubles and triples.—
Tyler Kepner,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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The air buzzes with nostalgia and pride as alumni return to the yard, reconnecting with old classmates, sharing stories, and celebrating the legacy that shaped them.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
16 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Patients first experience twitching or weakness in a limb, often followed by slurred speech.—
Vanessa Etienne,
PEOPLE,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The air traffic control tower at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport was evacuated for a time Friday night after a fire alarm and a gas smell were detected, according to a statement from the Federal Aviation Administration.—
Aaron Cooper,
CNN Money,
10 Oct. 2025
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Many people are sensitive to the smell of broccoli, cauliflower, and cabbage, no matter the cooking method.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Vibration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vibration. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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