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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
Just be sure to work up to trickier moves gradually so the vibrations don’t knock you off balance, Pojednic adds.
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Jennifer Heimlich, Time, 23 Jan. 2026
This smoother, modern version beats at 36,000 vibrations per hour—faster than the usual 28,800 vph found in many luxury chronographs—and allows timing for up to 1/10th of a second.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 19 Jan. 2026
While one of them reconstructs fragments of silently mouthed words from throat vibrations, the other interprets emotional and contextual signals, such as the time of day or weather conditions, to expand short phrases into complete sentences.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 19 Jan. 2026
Based on this profile, the headband delivers customized sound harmonies and gentle vibrations through dual bone conduction transducers.
—Soundhealth, New York Daily News, 16 Jan. 2026
His good vibrations will never end.
—Walden Green, Pitchfork, 12 Jan. 2026
The devices measure vibrations in the ground 100 times per second and generate data that Karina Bernal, 33, a doctoral student and researcher on the project, processed by using artificial intelligence to adapt algorithms developed for other volcanoes.
—Arkansas Online, 11 Jan. 2026
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
Jennifer Heimlich, Time, 23 Jan. 2026
This smoother, modern version beats at 36,000 vibrations per hour—faster than the usual 28,800 vph found in many luxury chronographs—and allows timing for up to 1/10th of a second.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 19 Jan. 2026
While one of them reconstructs fragments of silently mouthed words from throat vibrations, the other interprets emotional and contextual signals, such as the time of day or weather conditions, to expand short phrases into complete sentences.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 19 Jan. 2026
Based on this profile, the headband delivers customized sound harmonies and gentle vibrations through dual bone conduction transducers.
—Soundhealth, New York Daily News, 16 Jan. 2026
His good vibrations will never end.
—Walden Green, Pitchfork, 12 Jan. 2026
The devices measure vibrations in the ground 100 times per second and generate data that Karina Bernal, 33, a doctoral student and researcher on the project, processed by using artificial intelligence to adapt algorithms developed for other volcanoes.
—Arkansas Online, 11 Jan. 2026
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
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The future for more energy that is also more affordable is renewable, with green technologies reducing the need for energy in specific uses, cutting the overall cost.—
Erik Sherman,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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As Ukraine’s coldest winter in 20 years set in, Russia intensified its assault on the energy sector.—
Svitlana Vlasova,
CNN Money,
24 Jan. 2026
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These fibers also have natural antimicrobial or odor-resistant properties, which are desirable for use in automotive interior design.—
Srishti Gupta,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Jan. 2026
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After charging at her, the man used what appeared to be a syringe to spray an unknown liquid substance with a strong odor at the Congresswoman.—
Siladitya Ray,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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Unlike Joe Philbin, Adam Gase, Brian Flores and Mike McDaniel, Hafley had an aura to him, a confident vibe.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
22 Jan. 2026
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Of greater concern is how the ugliness at the story’s center seeps into the series’ overall execution and aura.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
21 Jan. 2026
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Critics point to congestion, pressure on infrastructure, air pollution and the visual impact of large vessels in historic and environmentally sensitive areas.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Cold air will blow as the sun begins to set on Friday evening.—
Cutter Martin,
CBS News,
23 Jan. 2026
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Baking soda and charcoal bags are simple, natural ways to absorb lingering smells without chemicals.—
Kate Van Pelt,
The Spruce,
22 Jan. 2026
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Snow fleas are able to pick up on food sources by smell, the federation wrote.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
22 Jan. 2026
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Like the scribbled notes of teenage girls in the margins of a notebook.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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Vanke stated during online creditor meetings earlier this month that all notes would be treated on an equal footing, though no specific details were provided, people familiar with the matter said.—
Bloomberg News,
Bloomberg,
28 Jan. 2026
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The atmosphere was festive, with live music playing and an array of delicious hors-d’oeuvres catered by Canard Catering and Black River Caviar.—
Bettina Zilkha,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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Freezing rain usually starts out as snow high in the atmosphere, passes through a thick layer of warmer air and melts, before passing through a final, short layer of cold air and freezing as ice on roads and objects.—
Miriam Fauzia,
Dallas Morning News,
24 Jan. 2026
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“Vibrations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vibrations. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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