Thesaurus results for VIBRATIONS

vibrations

noun

plural of vibration

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 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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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

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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

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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

Definition of aura

Noun

The summit also comes as NATO faces pressure to maintain its support for Ukraine and adapt to a battlefield shaped by rapid technological development in drones, air defenses and industrial capacity.

— Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 6 July 2026
The region’s air quality alerts associated with the Fourth of July concluded Sunday afternoon.

— Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026

Definition of air

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The smells are as intense as the colors of the tomatoes, strawberries, and lettuce from nearby farms.

— Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
Your sense of smell is wired directly to areas of the brain that regulate pain and alertness, which is why certain fragrances can trigger headaches in sensitive people.

— Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 11 July 2026

Definition of smell

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Refine a portfolio piece, build a small prototype, or share a draft with someone who gives honest notes.

— Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 5 July 2026
Signature cocktails feel thoughtful rather than trendy, including the dirty pineapple, a combination of Tulsi gin, pineapple brine, vermouth and Strega orange liqueur that has layers of tropical fruit, herbaceous notes and subtle salinity.

— Blair Crosby, AJC.com, 5 July 2026

Definition of note

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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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