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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
His good vibrations will never end.
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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
The handheld device uses haptic feedback to translate live ball movement and gameplay into vibrations beneath the user's fingertips.
—Tori Mason, CBS News, 10 Jan. 2026
As Amanyara’s resident wellness expert guided me through a sound healing session and harmonized the vibrations of a Tibetan singing bowl, the lapping of the ocean waves seemed to still.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 9 Jan. 2026
However, not everyone was picking up good vibrations from the film.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Jan. 2026
When alerts came, the vibrations and ringtones were jarring.
—Leah Willingham, Fortune, 7 Jan. 2026
Instead of relying on visual alerts or audio cues, which can be distracting, easy to miss, or outright annoying while riding, ViberAlert communicates through vibrations.
—New Atlas, 4 Jan. 2026
In experiments designed to detect heavy dark matter, scientists typically look for small vibrations or signals produced when particles collide with atoms or nuclei in a detector.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 2 Jan. 2026
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
The handheld device uses haptic feedback to translate live ball movement and gameplay into vibrations beneath the user's fingertips.
—Tori Mason, CBS News, 10 Jan. 2026
As Amanyara’s resident wellness expert guided me through a sound healing session and harmonized the vibrations of a Tibetan singing bowl, the lapping of the ocean waves seemed to still.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 9 Jan. 2026
However, not everyone was picking up good vibrations from the film.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Jan. 2026
When alerts came, the vibrations and ringtones were jarring.
—Leah Willingham, Fortune, 7 Jan. 2026
Instead of relying on visual alerts or audio cues, which can be distracting, easy to miss, or outright annoying while riding, ViberAlert communicates through vibrations.
—New Atlas, 4 Jan. 2026
In experiments designed to detect heavy dark matter, scientists typically look for small vibrations or signals produced when particles collide with atoms or nuclei in a detector.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 2 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vibrations
Noun
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When the weather turns chilly, plants naturally enter a state of dormancy and draw energy down from their leaves and stems into their roots, which helps plants survive the cold without damage.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Jan. 2026
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Rheinmetall’s new technology is key for the energy transition in the field of hydrogen production.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Its silicone lid has an airtight seal, preventing spills and odors from escaping into your lunch bag.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
11 Jan. 2026
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The acidic properties of this inexpensive, nontoxic, and eco-friendly household cleaner help to break down grease, loosen dried-on food, and neutralize funky odors.—
Gemma Johnstone,
The Spruce,
10 Jan. 2026
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Plus crimson auras and tortoiseshell patterns.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
9 Jan. 2026
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With the back strap pushed forward in relaxed mode (versus sport mode when the strap is in back), Jeanty exuded a laidback aura.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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After being denied entry into the school, Gregory is accused of shooting into the air.—
Terell Bailey,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Cameron Winter’s lyrics have an air of inscrutable mysticism, but there is little doubt he’s supposed to be the one singing them.—
Armin Rosen,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Jan. 2026
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The charred smell of the blaze still lingered in the air Monday.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
13 Jan. 2026
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The smell of coffee fills the room, but the real draw is belonging.—
Donovan X. Ramsey,
AJC.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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With additional notes of nutmeg oil, coriander, and musk the scent profile is rich and understated—it’ll make a whispering statement without smelling like everyone else in the room.—
Reece Andavolgyi,
InStyle,
12 Jan. 2026
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After the campaign collected $1,503,533 from more than 38,500 donations, the organizers posted a note thanking contributors for their generosity.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
11 Jan. 2026
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Dark paint colors can feel surprisingly cozy and create a cocoon-like atmosphere in north-facing rooms.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Jan. 2026
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Because the dopants are earth-abundant, the synthesis uses conventional solid-state processing, and no inert atmosphere is required, the approach aligns well with existing gigafactory infrastructure.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Vibrations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vibrations. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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