Thesaurus results for VIBRATION(S)

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 Powered by the Girard-Perregaux GP03300, the automatic movement offers 48 hours of power reserve beating at 28,800 vibrations per hour with a water resistance of 100 meters. — Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 1 Sep. 2026 The pipe organ moment in ‘Skeletons’ was no less than immaculate vibrations. — Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 1 Sep. 2026 The resulting Flit M2i is lighter, mechanically truer and highly resistant to the vibrations of daily city riding. — New Atlas, 29 Aug. 2026 Sonic stakes emit low-frequency pulses and vibrations through the soil. — Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 26 Aug. 2026 Some art experts have expressed concern that vibrations from the track construction and race itself could damage the artifacts inside. — Rachel Treisman, NPR, 21 Aug. 2026 The MagneDrive system uses magnetic induction for silent, high-torque rotation, isolating the platter from motor vibrations and eliminating belts. — Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 It is now known that some of these vibrations were already present in the 2025 [Mercedes-AMG] engine prior to Honda’s involvement. — Jerry Perez, The Drive, 20 Aug. 2026 As receptacles for energy, plants communicate through vibrations, and these vibrations provide clues to their emotional states and sustaining intelligence. — Literary Hub, 20 Aug. 2026

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Noun

The voyage produced a 24 percent reduction in fuel consumption, according to measurements released by the maritime energy company.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2026
India's quarterly economic growth has exceeded expectations several times over the past year, defying a bleak global trade environment, high energy prices and geopolitical uncertainties.

— Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of energy

Noun

Not only do the odors of both equine and human perspiration, body odor, and hormones linger in the air, but a horse’s hooves contain scent glands that stamp her scent into the ground.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 Sep. 2026
Thanks to its acidic nature, vinegar helps neutralize odor-causing compounds instead of covering them up.

— Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of odor

Noun

Put the cutting in a warm place with bright, indirect light, keep the soil evenly moist, and open the bag once each day to let in fresh air.

— Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 30 Aug. 2026
The apartment has long faced poor living conditions, including some units lacking power or air conditioning.

— Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of air

Noun

The smell of freshly ground espresso and incense fills the air, and staff speak to patients in hushed, discreet tones, almost as if discussing state secrets.

— Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
The smell of rubber and oil remains in the air, and the sound of workers changing tires combines with music from a DJ inside the shop’s waiting room.

— Michael Wayland, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of smell

Noun

Once home, hunched over a Nespresso, Tracey attended to the buildup on her iPhone, saving Lois’s WhatsApp voice note till last.

— Helen Simpson, New Yorker, 30 Aug. 2026
Davis Polk's client note describes the package as continuing bombardment rather than storming the beaches, built from existing authorities.

— Güney Yıldız, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of note

Noun

One Rassvet satellite from the March launch never made any significant maneuvers and reentered the atmosphere in June.

— Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 2 Sep. 2026
We were immediately drawn to the world of this Tamil-language psychological horror, with its mystery, atmosphere, emotional depth and sustained tension.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 2 Sep. 2026

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