vibrations
Britishplural noun
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instinctive feelings supposedly influencing human communication
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a characteristic atmosphere felt to be emanating from places or objects
Example Sentences
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"These coupled vibrations allow energy to move more freely and efficiently across the gap."
From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026
"Don't forget an artwork receives vibrations merely from the footsteps of all the visitors to a museum," said Kerstin Kracht, an expert in vibration reduction.
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
Kennett says the device works without electrical power and is engineered so vibrations are isolated so as not to interfere with fragile experiments or the structural integrity of a vessel in space.
From BBC • May 22, 2026
This description applies to a wide range of systems, including light waves, molecular vibrations, and even the motion of a single trapped atom.
From Science Daily • May 1, 2026
The vibrations of every step as the zombie convicts charge toward us has my heart racing.
From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera
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