vibrations

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 The simulator is built around a real Alpine A110 cabin to maintain exact driver ergonomics and has six-way motion to fine-tune chassis and suspension dynamics, and mimic road surface vibrations. New Atlas, 15 July 2026 The goal was to determine whether a chip commonly used in terrestrial data centers could withstand the vibrations of launch and the radiation of space. Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 15 July 2026 According to aviation outlets Airlive and the Aviation Herald, pilots noticed vibrations in the right-hand engine. Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 13 July 2026 Cook has additional concerns about the noise, vibrations and emissions from a natural gas power plant that would generate electricity for the data center, enabling it to operate off the grid. Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 July 2026 To speed up the search, Fi enables the owner to send the dog signals — short bursts of vibrations or sounds — to entice it to come home voluntarily. Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 11 July 2026 The hollow center traps heat-carrying vibrations, while still allowing electricity to flow. Alex Knapp, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026 These include a monochord, the vibrations of which induce a deep hypnotic state of relaxation and a good night’s sleep. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 July 2026 Rather than storing information electromagnetically, the resonators encode data through tiny vibrations. Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 9 July 2026
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Noun
  • Wisconsin has committed up to $55 million in incentives to help Realta Fusion build its new headquarters and fusion research facility in Madison, a move aimed at strengthening the state’s position in the emerging fusion energy industry.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 16 July 2026
  • Sixty-eight percent of likely voters told PPIC the cost of energy — both in utility bills and the price of gasoline at the pump — were a big problem.
    Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 16 July 2026
Noun
  • Those odors coming from the warehouse fire in Boyle Heights aren’t the odors of sanctity.
    Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026
  • Clean Your Washing Machine Front-loading washers can develop smelly odors from mold and mildew growth caused by detergent and fabric softener residue and body soil left inside the washer drum and rubber door seals.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 14 July 2026
Noun
  • The aura of the arena, the cheers from her friends and family.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026
  • The prevailing motifs include Anglo-American boarding schools and college campuses, accoutrements with a romantic aura (billowing sleeves, melting candles), and analog artifacts (old compasses, monocles).
    Sophia Zhang, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 July 2026
Noun
  • The fourth star and a fairytale send off for Lionel Messi earned through lots of grit, fighting spirit and a bit of magic evaporated into the East Rutherford, New Jersey, air.
    Patrick Sung Cuadrado, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
  • Fireworks representing both teams’ national colors blasted off into the humid air as Georges and the other volunteers helped carry the flags away.
    Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 19 July 2026
Noun
  • On Sunday morning there was a strong smell of smoke in the city, one said, and an air raid alert was still in place.
    Daria Tarasova-Markina, CNN Money, 19 July 2026
  • Other signs of bed bugs include ink-like speckled stains on fabrics, shed exoskeletons around crevices of beds and furniture and a sweet, musty smell.
    Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 18 July 2026
Noun
  • Analysts from Goldman Sachs estimated in a note last week that enough Mideast pipeline capacity will likely be added to insulate over 45% of pre-war Gulf exports by the end of next year.
    Jason Ma, Fortune, 19 July 2026
  • Summer is coming to a close, so end it on a high note with a gorgeous gel manicure.
    Odeya Pinkus, InStyle, 19 July 2026
Noun
  • After traveling through our atmosphere and heating up, searing through the sky and then crashing through a roof and then a bedroom ceiling, the meteorite broke apart into pieces.
    Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 15 July 2026
  • For families The overall atmosphere at Daunt lends itself to family visits, but be sure to choose a room based on your needs as not all of them will be appropriate.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026

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“Vibrations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vibrations. Accessed 20 Jul. 2026.

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