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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
Bone studies have shown that 20 minutes of daily exposure to vibrations in that range produces measurable improvements in repair rates.
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Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 29 May 2026
Bone studies have shown 20 minutes of daily exposure to vibrations in that range produces measurable repair rate improvements.
—Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 May 2026
Apple will consider several signals before locking a phone, including those from the phone’s accelerometer, which measures its movement, vibrations, and sudden shocks.
—Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 27 May 2026
York County residents routinely display anti data center signs due to concerns about water and power use, noise, vibrations and overall fit within rural areas.
—John Marks, Charlotte Observer, 27 May 2026
Quantum sensors are highly sensitive, but maintaining stability outside laboratories remains difficult due to vibrations, heat, environmental noise, and the complexity of laser systems.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 17 May 2026
So, yes, the team did have some success, such as reducing engine vibrations, and the car appears more reliable.
—Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 12 May 2026
The collar then uses tones, vibrations and optional static corrections to keep your dog within those bounds.
—Rachel Cortez, USA Today, 11 May 2026
Whisper quiet with low vibrations, this is a good choice for nervous dogs.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 29 May 2026
Bone studies have shown 20 minutes of daily exposure to vibrations in that range produces measurable repair rate improvements.
—Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 May 2026
Apple will consider several signals before locking a phone, including those from the phone’s accelerometer, which measures its movement, vibrations, and sudden shocks.
—Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 27 May 2026
York County residents routinely display anti data center signs due to concerns about water and power use, noise, vibrations and overall fit within rural areas.
—John Marks, Charlotte Observer, 27 May 2026
Quantum sensors are highly sensitive, but maintaining stability outside laboratories remains difficult due to vibrations, heat, environmental noise, and the complexity of laser systems.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 17 May 2026
So, yes, the team did have some success, such as reducing engine vibrations, and the car appears more reliable.
—Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 12 May 2026
The collar then uses tones, vibrations and optional static corrections to keep your dog within those bounds.
—Rachel Cortez, USA Today, 11 May 2026
Whisper quiet with low vibrations, this is a good choice for nervous dogs.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vibrations
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If the superfund template survives, the next decade of American energy policy will be written by trial lawyers, attorneys general and a handful of out-of-state philanthropies bankrolling the litigation pipeline.—
Yaël Ossowski,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
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The Maoists’ shrinking realm sits atop rich veins of coal, iron, and bauxite – resources essential to India’s modernization and growing energy demands; Modi’s pledge to bring electricity to every household; and his broader ambition to transform India into a developed nation.—
Dhruv Tikekar,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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Chlorine gas is poisonous and classified as a pulmonary irritant that has a distinct odor.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
3 June 2026
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Many designs are also made with micro-ban treatment to prevent odors.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
3 June 2026
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The mere presence of Hezbollah fighters in the dock shattered the group’s long-standing aura of impunity in Lebanon.—
Euan Ward,
New Yorker,
29 May 2026
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Stubby, low-profile legs give the Facade bed frame a faux floating effect, and classic lines give the design a streamlined aura.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
28 May 2026
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Videos of climbers waiting in long queues in an area known as the death zone – where the air is too thin to breathe unaided for long – on their way to the summit have once again made headlines, alongside record-breaking ascents from both Nepali and foreign climbers.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
5 June 2026
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Do not burn debris or other items during an air quality alert.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
4 June 2026
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In Maine, several voters said that the oysterman plucked from obscurity didn’t pass the smell test.—
Caroline McCaughey,
Boston Herald,
4 June 2026
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There’s some evidence that suggests that the smell of peppermint oil, cedarwood oil, citronella oil, rosemary oil and other essential oils can repel ticks.—
Dan Simms,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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Long-term holders — defined as those who have held onto their coins for at least 155 days, or about five months — were largely inactive from February to April but have turned into sellers in recent weeks, Compass Point analyst Ed Engel said in a note Tuesday.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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After a night that featured 38 foul calls and a gritty Connecticut team determined to make a statement in Atlanta, the Dream clinched a 91-74 win over the Sun in a back-and-forth matchup that started rough but ended on a high note in their first Commissioner’s Cup game.—
Micahya Costen,
AJC.com,
3 June 2026
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The atmosphere surrounding the state championships was notably calmer than a year ago, when demonstrations over Hernandez’s participation drew national attention.—
Marisa Ingemi,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
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While Ng might be the CEO and creative director, the label likes to describe itself as a creative studio that has a collective atmosphere with an emphasis on going against the grain and diving into a wide array of topics.—
Diana Tsui,
Footwear News,
30 May 2026
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“Vibrations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vibrations. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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