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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
This innovative method produced the first instance of second sound in action, revealing heat waves rippling back and forth like acoustic vibrations.
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Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 8 Sep. 2025
By shining light onto molecules to analyze these vibrations, techniques such as infrared spectroscopy or Raman spectroscopy can identify these molecules.
—IEEE Spectrum, 4 Sep. 2025
No sound check, just out onstage feeling the dark mass of the audience, guided by the sounds in my ears and the floor monitors and the vibrations of it all.
—Kim Gordon, Rolling Stone, 3 Sep. 2025
Each Raptor engine must fire in perfect synchronization, maintaining stability during launch while withstanding extreme forces and vibrations.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Inside is the reliable Sellita SW200-1 automatic movement, running at 28,800 vibrations per hour with a 41-hour power reserve.
—Matthew Catellier, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Polarization happens when those vibrations align in a single direction, something that usually only occurs under very specific conditions, such as when light passes through a uniform magnetic field.
—New Atlas, 29 Aug. 2025
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
Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 8 Sep. 2025
By shining light onto molecules to analyze these vibrations, techniques such as infrared spectroscopy or Raman spectroscopy can identify these molecules.
—IEEE Spectrum, 4 Sep. 2025
No sound check, just out onstage feeling the dark mass of the audience, guided by the sounds in my ears and the floor monitors and the vibrations of it all.
—Kim Gordon, Rolling Stone, 3 Sep. 2025
Each Raptor engine must fire in perfect synchronization, maintaining stability during launch while withstanding extreme forces and vibrations.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Inside is the reliable Sellita SW200-1 automatic movement, running at 28,800 vibrations per hour with a 41-hour power reserve.
—Matthew Catellier, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Polarization happens when those vibrations align in a single direction, something that usually only occurs under very specific conditions, such as when light passes through a uniform magnetic field.
—New Atlas, 29 Aug. 2025
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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As the evening goes on, DJs take over the rooftop, giving the night a festival-like energy against the Fort Worth skyline.—
Tiffani Jackson Skinner,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Sep. 2025
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According to sources at Valdebebas, the teenager has impressed with his energy, tireless running, constant offering for the ball and strong personality.—
Mario Cortegana,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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Merino wool also has natural temperature-regulating and odor-controlling properties—both of which are ideal for hiking.—
Anne Taylor,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Sep. 2025
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Once these yellow, red, orange, or cream blooms appear, squirrels will leave them alone due to their strong, pungent odor.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
4 Sep. 2025
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The pressure on high-end fashion brands to maintain their aura of quality, exclusivity and ethics is mounting amid an already challenging luxury landscape, which is being impacted by a global spending downturn.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
3 Sep. 2025
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But that aura of possibility begins to fade when the less pleasant edges of their respective realties come to light.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
31 Aug. 2025
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In addition, residents can check wave height predictions by viewing the NWS Great Lakes Portal, which updates wave heights, wind gusts and air temperature forecasts.—
Sarah Moore,
Freep.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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The Railroad Commission also approved more than 7,000 flares within areas where the gas reservoir being drilled was known to be high in hydrogen sulfide, increasing the likelihood that the toxic gas could escape into the air.—
ProPublica,
ProPublica,
4 Sep. 2025
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Music and the smell of food filled the air on West National Avenue between 32nd and 35th Streets as members of Milwaukee’s south side communities celebrated the progress of their neighborhoods.—
Alyssa N. Salcedo,
jsonline.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Head for South Bank—alive with street performers, riverside joggers, and the sweet smell of roasted nuts curling from pop-up stalls.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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By the episode's end, however, he's set his sights on Morgan, having surreptitiously slipped a note into her grocery bag.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Sep. 2025
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These are not surprises but Gurman is more bullish than others about the eSIM only note.—
David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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The athletics track surrounding the pitch at the London Stadium certainly does not help, meaning supporters are a long way from the action and the atmosphere suffers as a result.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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Two of the missions with uncertain futures monitor carbon dioxide levels in the Earth's atmosphere.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Vibrations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vibrations. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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