1
as in shaking
a series of slight movements by a body back and forth or from side to side
the vibration of the floor caused by thundering feet in the hallway
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2
as in energy
often vibrations plural
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
usually vibrations plural
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 vibration
The creation of a haptic trailer for the F1 movie, making use of vibration functions on iPhones, and the presence of the film in the keynote speech at Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference this year made clear just how deeply F1 resonated with the tech giant, too.
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Luke Smith, New York Times, 17 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
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
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Luke Smith, New York Times, 17 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
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vibration
Noun
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Soft soils and certain rock types can amplify seismic waves, intensifying the shaking.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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Weak shaking has been detected and people reported feeling the tremor in multiple cities, including Fountain Valley, Huntington Beach and Newport Beach according to the USGS DYFI report.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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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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Lost in the trembling of my own body, trembling like Bunny’s body.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
24 Sep. 2025
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Olsen plays Joan’s indecision with winsome fluster, at first breathy and trembling but eventually finding her resolve.—
Richard Lawson,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Sep. 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
Noun
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Patients first experience twitching or weakness in a limb, often followed by slurred speech.—
Vanessa Etienne,
PEOPLE,
29 Sep. 2025
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Odor and the French Social Imagination is essentially a book about the declining tolerance for strong smells in 18th and 19th-century France.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Oct. 2025
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This can happen because of changes in hormones, taste, and sense of smell.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
26 Oct. 2025
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“Vibration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vibration. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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