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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
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
The device works by sending gentle alerts -- whistles and vibrations -- when dogs approach boundaries set by their owners.
—Doc Louallen, ABC News, 23 Sep. 2025
Good, good, good vibrations ought to be at hand.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Maybe the good vibrations were just a mirage.
—Arielle Gordon, Pitchfork, 16 Sep. 2025
Driven by the balance between gravity and inertia, the weight shifts automatically as vibrations change.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 13 Sep. 2025
As the seas warm, researchers have found that sound carries farther, and that rising acidity alters the very chemistry of how vibrations move through saltwater, reshaping the pathways of song and echo.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 11 Sep. 2025
By shining light onto molecules to analyze these vibrations, techniques such as infrared spectroscopy or Raman spectroscopy can identify these molecules.
—IEEE Spectrum, 4 Sep. 2025
No sound check, just out onstage feeling the dark mass of the audience, guided by the sounds in my ears and the floor monitors and the vibrations of it all.
—Kim Gordon, Rolling Stone, 3 Sep. 2025
Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 29 Sep. 2025
The device works by sending gentle alerts -- whistles and vibrations -- when dogs approach boundaries set by their owners.
—Doc Louallen, ABC News, 23 Sep. 2025
Good, good, good vibrations ought to be at hand.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Maybe the good vibrations were just a mirage.
—Arielle Gordon, Pitchfork, 16 Sep. 2025
Driven by the balance between gravity and inertia, the weight shifts automatically as vibrations change.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 13 Sep. 2025
As the seas warm, researchers have found that sound carries farther, and that rising acidity alters the very chemistry of how vibrations move through saltwater, reshaping the pathways of song and echo.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 11 Sep. 2025
By shining light onto molecules to analyze these vibrations, techniques such as infrared spectroscopy or Raman spectroscopy can identify these molecules.
—IEEE Spectrum, 4 Sep. 2025
No sound check, just out onstage feeling the dark mass of the audience, guided by the sounds in my ears and the floor monitors and the vibrations of it all.
—Kim Gordon, Rolling Stone, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vibrations
Noun
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His big, bright smile, infectious energy and eternal positivity created a presence that continually uplifted others.—
Reice Shipley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Oct. 2025
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But sure enough, the artist born Frederick John Philip Gibson enlisted Amy Taylor and company for his drum n’ bass-inflected latest single, harnessing the group’s energy and then exploding it with Gesaffelstein-like sirens and typically all-over-the-place vocal triggers.—
Andrew Unterberger,
Billboard,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Outdoor air quality — emissions, fumes and odors — was the top concern cited by nearly two-thirds of respondents.—
Keith Matheny,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Thoroughly inspect all home goods by checking for visible damage, odors, missing pieces, and signs of pests.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Oct. 2025
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Brad was firmly outside the mansion’s mysterious aura of cool during that now 50-year-old scene, so Bostwick just hangs out with other fans if he gets lost.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
1 Oct. 2025
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But Picardo developed a comprehensive strategy and mission statement to attract more consumers and brand partners, while maintaining Holts’ luxury aura and reinforcing its social values.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Autos Are an Economic Anchor China’s bold move into electric vehicles began in 2009 as a top-down policy to compete with foreign automakers, cut air pollution and reduce oil imports.—
Rebecca A. Fannin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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This change limited the state's ability to secure federal funds for energy efficiency projects, address emissions of climate-warming air pollutants at a statewide level, or promote cleaner technologies that don't rely on fossil fuels.—
Joan Meiners,
AZCentral.com,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Other signs of mold or spoilage include shriveling, leaking juice, soft spots, or an off smell.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
28 Sep. 2025
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The smell after a rain is indescribable.—
Mitch Moxley,
Rolling Stone,
27 Sep. 2025
Noun
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It's not meant as a compliment, Unscramblerer notes, as it's often deployed in cyberbullying.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
5 Oct. 2025
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Each slice is packed with toasty nuts, adding a pleasantly savory, salty note that balances out the syrupy filling.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
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The vortex is a gigantic, circular area of cold air high up in the atmosphere that typically spins over the North Pole (as its name suggests).—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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That distinction likely reflects shifts in Mars' climate and atmosphere as Jezero Crater filled with sediment, the researcher said.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Vibrations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vibrations. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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