vibrations

Definition of vibrationsnext
plural of vibration
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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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Recent Examples of vibrations Team principal Adrian Newey then revealed on Thursday that drivers Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll are currently unable to complete even half a race distance due to fears of permanent nerve damage from the significant vibrations in the car. Luke Smith, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026 Designed to protect infrastructure from earthquakes, wind, and industrial vibrations, the invention offers a low-cost, reliable alternative to other damping systems. Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 5 Mar. 2026 The innovative technology integrated into these binoculars utilizes sophisticated internal sensors specifically designed to detect even the slightest vibrations and disturbances. Matt Morris, Space.com, 4 Mar. 2026 Electromagnetic pickups—coils of wire wrapped around magnets that detect the vibrations of metal strings—fixed the loudness problem. IEEE Spectrum, 25 Feb. 2026 The scientists then recorded the vibrations each animal made. Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 25 Feb. 2026 This silicone brush offers more than 7,000 vibrations per minute to remove dirt, oil, and other debris from deep inside your pores. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026 While other animals such as rats and mice are also known to have laryngeal whistles, the study says that horses are believed to be the only animals known to combine the whistle with vocal fold vibrations to create a single, dual sound call. Kate Perez, USA Today, 25 Feb. 2026 And the erotic aspects of the ass, too, could swell their ranks with new conscripts, new stories, new vibrations and vulnerabilities. Sean Williams, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vibrations
Noun
  • Those increases have translated to energy markets, with jet fuel being the most affected, potentially leading to a rise in ticket prices later in the year.
    Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2026
  • If you’re exhausted by life, you’re allowed to cancel plans — even fun ones — to restore your energy.
    Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 6 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • The bathroom appeared to have been recently cleaned, with the towels and shower curtain missing and a strong odor of bleach in the air, Rapacz said.
    Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
  • Then, give the item a quick wash with a mild dish soap, rinsing again a final time to completely remove any lingering odors or stickiness.
    Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 4 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Jamestown, Rhode Island — 'unique rural character' Yankee Magazine said that Jamestown, Rhode Island, is the sixth best small town in New England, commenting that the Conanicut Island town has a rustic aura, with vast stretches of farmland to bike through.
    Rin Velasco, The Providence Journal, 6 Mar. 2026
  • Others let their aura do the talking.
    Lisa Wong Macabasco, Vogue, 5 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • The medium that the signal travels through alters the signal’s properties as well, as an oncoming train sounds different from the air, with your ear to the ground, or from submerged in a body of water.
    Big Think, Big Think, 6 Mar. 2026
  • The Israeli military said strikes have already destroyed most of Iran's air defenses and missile launchers.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 6 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • The front door was charred black and the smell of smoke and soot lingered in the entryway.
    Senior Editor, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
  • Enjoy the smell of this soup cooking from the beginning, as the onions and garlic create a savory aroma.
    Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 5 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Share a draft with a trusted friend, then use their notes to refine the final pass.
    Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2026
  • Of particular note was Holladay's margin of victory.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 5 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • That’s a product of trying to enhance the atmosphere for the fans within the stadium at the largest events, the team said.
    Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 8 Mar. 2026
  • The pool is perhaps the best indoor dip in the city; though it’s housed in the basement and there are no windows, the soft lighting from the lanterns adds to the moody and serene atmosphere.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Mar. 2026

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“Vibrations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vibrations. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.

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