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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
Key Takeaways Microwave ovens cook food using non-ionizing radiation, which causes vibrations and heat generation in food particles.
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Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 20 Oct. 2025
And to me that Good vibrations Marky Mark version is just so Randy.
—Lynette Rice, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2025
Two circular rubber feet stand it up and absorb vibrations.
—PC Magazine, 13 Oct. 2025
Together, these layers make the fabric sensitive enough to detect vibrations as soft as a whisper.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 13 Oct. 2025
But Ferrari has waxed eloquent about how the Elettrica won't simply mimic engine noises but produce a 'direct and authentic expression of its components,' by amplifying the vibrations picked up by an accelerometer installed on the inverter casting in the motor assembly.
—New Atlas, 10 Oct. 2025
In the lab, his team is developing better, more flexible, and inconspicuous patches to monitor health metrics—think Band-Aid-like patches embedded with sophisticated sensors that can pick up deeper vibrations from the opening and closing of valves in the heart, for example.
—Alice Park, Time, 9 Oct. 2025
The receptors in your hands respond to myriad stimuli-like pressures—vibrations in sync with 15 different families of neurons.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 29 Sep. 2025
The device works by sending gentle alerts -- whistles and vibrations -- when dogs approach boundaries set by their owners.
—Doc Louallen, ABC News, 23 Sep. 2025
Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 20 Oct. 2025
And to me that Good vibrations Marky Mark version is just so Randy.
—Lynette Rice, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2025
Two circular rubber feet stand it up and absorb vibrations.
—PC Magazine, 13 Oct. 2025
Together, these layers make the fabric sensitive enough to detect vibrations as soft as a whisper.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 13 Oct. 2025
But Ferrari has waxed eloquent about how the Elettrica won't simply mimic engine noises but produce a 'direct and authentic expression of its components,' by amplifying the vibrations picked up by an accelerometer installed on the inverter casting in the motor assembly.
—New Atlas, 10 Oct. 2025
In the lab, his team is developing better, more flexible, and inconspicuous patches to monitor health metrics—think Band-Aid-like patches embedded with sophisticated sensors that can pick up deeper vibrations from the opening and closing of valves in the heart, for example.
—Alice Park, Time, 9 Oct. 2025
The receptors in your hands respond to myriad stimuli-like pressures—vibrations in sync with 15 different families of neurons.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 29 Sep. 2025
The device works by sending gentle alerts -- whistles and vibrations -- when dogs approach boundaries set by their owners.
—Doc Louallen, ABC News, 23 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vibrations
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Deandre Ayton contributed 15 points and eight rebounds, and while those three provided the offensive spark, the defensive energy from Marcus Smart off the bench and Jarred Vanderbilt proved to be a game-changer, as both players recorded two steals apiece.—
Cole Sullivan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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According to the Department of Transportation, daylight saving time saves energy, prevents traffic injuries and reduces crime.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
25 Oct. 2025
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This airtight container, which is shaped like a real onion, is perfect for storing cut onions without letting the odor take over everything else.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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Freshen Shoes The next time your stinky sneakers and overworked sock shoes need freshening, fight those unpleasant odors with paper towels.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
24 Oct. 2025
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Jordan Brand introduced the Air Jordan 1 High ’85 build in 2020, aiming to improve upon the sneaker’s modern reissues, which had lost some of their original aura over the decades.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
22 Oct. 2025
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An eerie aura settles over Denton, Texas, in October, turning its town square into a destination that attracts Halloween lovers from around the world.—
Kristen Tribe,
Southern Living,
22 Oct. 2025
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Footage that has now gone viral shows Herrera happily pumping her fists in the air and walking to the front of the stage to join the finalists, while Deane suddenly paused between names.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 Oct. 2025
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As a result, Beirut has terrible air quality and is often submerged under a blanket of exhaust.—
Ari Daniel,
NPR,
22 Oct. 2025
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Bad gas often has a spoiled or sour smell.—
Kamron Sanders,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Oct. 2025
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That smell of freshly cut grass‚or the air after a rain—has a wonderful effect on us.—
Bill Hoogterp,
Fortune,
19 Oct. 2025
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The cache also includes notes and records from du Cann and other correspondence from the leadership election, including the former Prime Minister Edward Heath and then-Prime Minister Harold Wilson.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
18 Oct. 2025
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Vocal powerhouse and violinist Natalie Stovall stepped in for the duet and nailed a 12-second high note.—
Bryan West,
Nashville Tennessean,
18 Oct. 2025
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Only Dragon is reusable; the others (including HTV-X) are designed to burn up in Earth's atmosphere when their missions are over.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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As Rissa emerged from the chapel and began to walk down the aisle during the ceremony, a harpist and choir sang softly in the background, adding to the already emotional atmosphere.—
Luke Chinman,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Vibrations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vibrations. Accessed 25 Oct. 2025.
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