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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
This innovative method produced the first instance of second sound in action, revealing heat waves rippling back and forth like acoustic vibrations.
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Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 8 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
Each Raptor engine must fire in perfect synchronization, maintaining stability during launch while withstanding extreme forces and vibrations.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Inside is the reliable Sellita SW200-1 automatic movement, running at 28,800 vibrations per hour with a 41-hour power reserve.
—Matthew Catellier, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Polarization happens when those vibrations align in a single direction, something that usually only occurs under very specific conditions, such as when light passes through a uniform magnetic field.
—New Atlas, 29 Aug. 2025
Exposed to pollution and the vibrations of nearby traffic, the statue’s preservation was at risk.
—Costa Beavin Pappas, ARTnews.com, 3 Jan. 2025
Another standout offering is the Spa Wave Table, a unique treatment that combines sound and gentle vibrations to help guests achieve deep relaxation.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 30 Dec. 2024
Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 8 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
Each Raptor engine must fire in perfect synchronization, maintaining stability during launch while withstanding extreme forces and vibrations.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Inside is the reliable Sellita SW200-1 automatic movement, running at 28,800 vibrations per hour with a 41-hour power reserve.
—Matthew Catellier, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Polarization happens when those vibrations align in a single direction, something that usually only occurs under very specific conditions, such as when light passes through a uniform magnetic field.
—New Atlas, 29 Aug. 2025
Exposed to pollution and the vibrations of nearby traffic, the statue’s preservation was at risk.
—Costa Beavin Pappas, ARTnews.com, 3 Jan. 2025
Another standout offering is the Spa Wave Table, a unique treatment that combines sound and gentle vibrations to help guests achieve deep relaxation.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 30 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vibrations
Noun
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One of the bottlenecks in frequency comb technology has been the high energy required for spectral broadening.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Sep. 2025
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Starting from the questionable proposition that revolutionary movements require energy and that energy in its most basic form is derived from solar rays, Chizhevsky listed some historical developments that lined up with astronomical developments.—
Tim Brinkhof,
Big Think,
12 Sep. 2025
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Over time, soap scum, fabric softener, and even bits of lint can build up inside, leaving behind odors and reducing efficiency.—
Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott,
Southern Living,
12 Sep. 2025
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As a result, Voorne aan Zee municipality imposed customized regulations on the farm to reduce odor, DCMR said.—
Billy Stockwell,
CNN Money,
11 Sep. 2025
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The second reason is that these aura battler designs were very complex and full of curves as well as weird angles.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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The result is an almost-black shade of mahogany that strikes the perfect balance of autumnal aura and goth feels.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
11 Sep. 2025
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This is where air nannies come into play.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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While the head coach has been a breath of fresh air from a culture perspective, that aspect will only go so far if the team continues to lose week in and week out.—
Mike Kaye
September 10,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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The parents of an older girl named Sarah Summers—the very name still carries a shiver of excitement—gave me her old clothes from time to time, in washed, folded stacks that were permeated with a middle-class laundry fragrance, the smell of another world, better than my own.—
Rachel Kushner,
New Yorker,
14 Sep. 2025
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There's also smells that can come from grime buildup.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
14 Sep. 2025
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Be suspicious of urgent messages One of the most alarming details in the Anthropic report was how the hacker used AI to craft convincing extortion notes.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Among the suggestions was a handwritten note from David Murdoch, a Canadian pastor who had moved to the city.—
Beth Lew-Williams,
New Yorker,
13 Sep. 2025
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The atmosphere was celebratory, with Kirk tossing hats into the crowd before diving into questions.—
Amanda Castro
Joshua Rhett Miller,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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This breathtaking image from James Sinclair gives us a detailed view of a section of the sun's atmosphere known as the chromosphere — a chaotic region where hydrogen and helium plasma is molded and reshaped by our star's ever-shifting magnetic field.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Vibrations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vibrations. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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