vibrate
verb (used without object)
to move rhythmically and steadily to and fro, as a pendulum; oscillate.
vibrating
Example Sentences
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This conversation, which took place in a backstage trailer vibrating from the country and hip-hop tunes emanating from nearby stages, has been edited for length and clarity.
From Salon ● Sep. 30, 2026
A critical feature was how long the device could continue vibrating.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 22, 2026
“I always spent the end of the day on ‘Widow’s Bay’ going, ‘My God, I’m exhausted’ — because you’re just vibrating on a higher level with Tom,” Rhys said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 15, 2026
"It then carried on going for a couple of minutes but there was a horrible vibrating sound."
From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026
I see one vibrating, halfway out of the sand, and I dare myself to grab it….I hold it in my hand and after one more ring, I answer, pressing the sandy iPhone to my ear.
From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman
