Synonyms of pulsation

pulsation

noun

ˌpəl-ˈsā-shən 

as in pulse

a rhythmic expanding and contracting

you should press against the artery in your wrist and count the pulsations to calculate your heart rate

Synonyms & Similar Words

• pulse
• throb
• beating
• tremor
• beat
• vibration
• palpitation
• oscillation
• fluctuation
• quiver
• tremble

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of pulsation

This pulsation, which occurs within Betelgeuse’s core, was found to be typical of red supergiant stars. — Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 20 Jan. 2026

While the former aids in the reduction of puffiness and dark circles in the under-eye area based on hot and cold contrast therapy, the latter comes with three attachments for relieving muscle pain, tension, and soreness through rapid pulsations. — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2025

The silvered soleil face shows black subdials and an outer bright blue pulsations scale calibrated for 15 pulsations. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 17 Oct. 2025

However, an alternative explanation for the rings could be a series of pulsations within the dying star that take place every few thousand years. — Keith Cooper, Space.com, 30 July 2025