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as in energy
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
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 vibrations
Containing seven audio channels and two bass speakers, its vibrations can be felt against the skin.
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Samantha Lee
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april 17, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
Warning signs of failure include strange noises or vibrations, constant running, rust, and odors.
—Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 16 Apr. 2026
Ash wood damps the micro-vibrations of rough urban pavement in a way aluminum and steel can't match without extra engineering.
—Omar Kardoudi
april 15, New Atlas, 15 Apr. 2026
Clean Pro is a facial cleansing device that uses SonicGlow Technology to break down dirt and oil from within the pores at 7,000 vibrations per minute while operating at a perfect frequency to lift, firm, and tone the skin.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 13 Apr. 2026
These work by using electron vibrations around atoms to keep time.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 12 Apr. 2026
But deep below, vibrations ripple through the frozen plain, transmitting the movements of Earth’s tectonic plates—and scientists now have a formidable new set of tools to listen in with.
—Vanessa Bates Ramirez, Scientific American, 9 Apr. 2026
Some practitioners suggest that specific vibrations applied to the body can ease tension, improve sleep, and calm the nervous system.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2026
And each movement aroused an urge to move in the woman lying above, as if an avalanche of imperceptible but palpable vibrations had been triggered.
—Literary Hub, 7 Apr. 2026
Samantha Lee
connect
april 17, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
Warning signs of failure include strange noises or vibrations, constant running, rust, and odors.
—Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 16 Apr. 2026
Ash wood damps the micro-vibrations of rough urban pavement in a way aluminum and steel can't match without extra engineering.
—Omar Kardoudi
april 15, New Atlas, 15 Apr. 2026
Clean Pro is a facial cleansing device that uses SonicGlow Technology to break down dirt and oil from within the pores at 7,000 vibrations per minute while operating at a perfect frequency to lift, firm, and tone the skin.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 13 Apr. 2026
These work by using electron vibrations around atoms to keep time.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 12 Apr. 2026
But deep below, vibrations ripple through the frozen plain, transmitting the movements of Earth’s tectonic plates—and scientists now have a formidable new set of tools to listen in with.
—Vanessa Bates Ramirez, Scientific American, 9 Apr. 2026
Some practitioners suggest that specific vibrations applied to the body can ease tension, improve sleep, and calm the nervous system.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2026
And each movement aroused an urge to move in the woman lying above, as if an avalanche of imperceptible but palpable vibrations had been triggered.
—Literary Hub, 7 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vibrations
Noun
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Lush, vibrant and full of life, California Tropicals instantly brightens any space while adding fresh, feel-good energy.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 Apr. 2026
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Steady fixes protect energy for deeper pursuits.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
18 Apr. 2026
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Tom Clark, director and curator of the Mount Holyoke College Botanic Garden, said the plant’s infamous odor serves an important evolutionary purpose and has inspired a wide range of descriptions from visitors.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Officials from the base said the leak was discovered when installation staff saw a visible sheen and smelled fuel odors on Piscataway Creek within the boundaries of the base on March 23.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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The atmosphere is lousy with the stuff, tinting the air a butterscotch color—except near the sun in the sky, where light scattering creates a blue aura that is best visible at sunset.—
Phil Plait,
Scientific American,
17 Apr. 2026
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Rocket-like thrusts, grizzly bear aura, and absolute calm — our columnist Philipp Lahm explains why his former team-mate Manuel Neuer will be hard to replace at Bayern Munich.—
Greg O'Keeffe,
New York Times,
15 Apr. 2026
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With the large number of undecided voters, Yaroslavky believes that the race is still in the air.—
Tom Wait,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Some liners are solid and will catch more grease, while others are perforated to allow more air flow.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
16 Apr. 2026
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Less than half a mile from Egger’s home, the smell is overwhelming where the river shoots out of pipes after being forced briefly underground near Saturn Boulevard.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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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,
16 Apr. 2026
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The Kazakh government opened criminal investigations targeting the protesters after receiving a diplomatic note from the Chinese consulate in Almaty, Kazakhstan’s largest city, Uluyol said.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Wild pigs, as TPWD notes, are one of the top 100 worst exotic invasive species in the world.—
Matthew Ablon,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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During its high-stakes re-entry through Earth’s atmosphere, the Orion capsule faced extreme temperatures nearing 5,000 degrees Fahrenheit.—
Denise Chow,
NBC news,
11 Apr. 2026
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Orion entered the atmosphere on a steeper trajectory, shortening the heat shield’s exposure time to extreme heating.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Vibrations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vibrations. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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