Thesaurus results for PULSATE

pulsate

verb

ˈpəl-ˌsāt

Definition of pulsate

as in to throb

to expand and contract in a rhythmic manner the heart muscle pulsates regularly to pump blood

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Recent Examples of pulsate The floating electronic device generates electromagnetic fields that temporarily paralyze jellyfish within range by targeting their pulsating locomotion. — New Atlas, 30 June 2026 People raved about the food, much of it sourced from regenerative farms, the young but outstanding staff, and the atmosphere, which pulsated nightly. — Vassi Chamberlain, Air Mail, 27 June 2026 Onlookers gathered around the makeshift field, which had no clear outer bounds, as the pulsating drumming and anti-ICE chants led by Lxs Tigres del NorthEnd (an independent LAFC supporter group) filled the air. — Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026 More intense arrangements use pulsating choral music for high-stakes moments. — Allison McClain Merrill, Parents, 8 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for pulsate

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The first is pique, a sharp, vinegary hot sauce that throbs with the heat of Thai chiles.

— Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2026
There have been plenty of times when my feet throbbed after hours of sightseeing.

— Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 27 July 2026

Definition of throb

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The mouth fiddle belongs to a family of instruments that are orally modulated, lending qualities of the human voice to the sound waves emitted by a vibrating string.

— Jonathon Keats, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
So make sure to put your phone on silent or vibrate or turn it off.

— Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026

Definition of vibrate

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Chad Gable won his first singles title in WWE after beating Penta for the WWE Intercontinental Championship in an emotional match.

— Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
Evander scored a go-ahead goal from distance in the 82nd minute and Cincinnati beat the San Jose Earthquakes 4-2 on Saturday night in a game delayed over two hours due to weather.

— ABC News, ABC News, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of beat

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Wearables use temperature sensors, accelerometers, light sensors and photoplethysmography (PPG), which pulses light through the skin to measure blood flow, heart rate and approximate blood oxygen.

— Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 31 July 2026
Stacked atop one another, the modules make up what’s called Central the Solenoid — described as the largest and most powerful pulsed superconducting magnet in the world.

— Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 July 2026

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