vibrating

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Vibrating refers to making repeated quick movements back and forth, often creating a sound or feeling. Think of your phone buzzing in your pocket.

When we say something is vibrating, it usually means that it's moving quickly from side to side. This can be literal, like the motor in a car engine vibrating when it's running. It can also refer to objects that are loose and wobbling around. For example, you might feel a vibrating sensation on your feet when you're standing near a train track or on a boat. The word can also be used figuratively to describe someone who is shaking with emotion or energy – like being so excited that you're practically vibrating with anticipation.

How common is "vibrating"?

Word vibrating is considered rare in modern English.
It has a balanced usage among all categories: speech, fiction, newspapers and academic texts.
Definitions

verb

  • To shake with small, rapid movements to and fro.

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adjective

  • That vibrates

Real examples of "vibrating" in context

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