as in throbbed
to expand and contract in a rhythmic manner
blood vessels pulsing in time with the heartbeat
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Recent Examples of pulsed
This Victorian residence was the band’s communal home during the 1960s, when Haight-Ashbury pulsed as the heart of counterculture.
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Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
The Pentagon has since been testing the portable, backpack-sized device, which emits pulsed, radio-frequency energy and contains components of Russian origin.
—CBS News, 15 Jan. 2026
IVs pulsed with fluids, antiseizure medications and antibiotics.
—Allison Ong, Sun Sentinel, 12 Jan. 2026
Its ’70s heyday was long gone, but the legend of that bacchanal still pulsed through the venue’s walls.
—Serena Turner, Vanity Fair, 29 Dec. 2025
As Lake Powell filled and the dam pulsed cold water from its depths all year, the river began to favor cold-water species such as non-native rainbow trout, creating a trophy sport fishery for several miles downstream.
—Brandon Loomis, AZCentral.com, 15 Dec. 2025
The crowd pulsed again toward the bar.
—Julia Hass, Literary Hub, 24 Nov. 2025
Some slipped onto deep couches while others found the dance floor as the music pulsed and drinks continued to flow.
—Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 16 Nov. 2025
The crowd raged with the music; the mosh pit pulsed.
—Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 13 Nov. 2025
Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
The Pentagon has since been testing the portable, backpack-sized device, which emits pulsed, radio-frequency energy and contains components of Russian origin.
—CBS News, 15 Jan. 2026
IVs pulsed with fluids, antiseizure medications and antibiotics.
—Allison Ong, Sun Sentinel, 12 Jan. 2026
Its ’70s heyday was long gone, but the legend of that bacchanal still pulsed through the venue’s walls.
—Serena Turner, Vanity Fair, 29 Dec. 2025
As Lake Powell filled and the dam pulsed cold water from its depths all year, the river began to favor cold-water species such as non-native rainbow trout, creating a trophy sport fishery for several miles downstream.
—Brandon Loomis, AZCentral.com, 15 Dec. 2025
The crowd pulsed again toward the bar.
—Julia Hass, Literary Hub, 24 Nov. 2025
Some slipped onto deep couches while others found the dance floor as the music pulsed and drinks continued to flow.
—Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 16 Nov. 2025
The crowd raged with the music; the mosh pit pulsed.
—Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 13 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pulsed
Verb
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Her hand and arm cramped, her shoulder ached, and her knee throbbed, all while the rain soaked through their clothes.—
Lizz Schumer,
PEOPLE,
27 Jan. 2026
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The upper blocks throbbed and pulsed a deep blue, reflecting the pond’s windblown currents.—
Jack Korngold,
Rolling Stone,
28 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Group chats vibrated in confusion, anger and disbelief.—
Zach Harper,
New York Times,
2 Feb. 2026
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There was a low rumble that vibrated for a second or two, then faded away.—
Lila Seidman,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Behind forceful nights from Nic Claxton, who scored a career-high 28 points, and Noah Clowney, who added 22, and with three rookies taking full advantage of their minutes, the Nets found just enough offense to beat the Chicago Bulls 123-115 at Barclays Center.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
10 Feb. 2026
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The beating heart of space is the custom charcoal grille, which took six months to build just for the new locale.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Pulsed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pulsed. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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