Definition of pulsate
pulsated
;pulsating
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Examples of pulsate in a Sentence
The lights pulsated with the music.
People danced to the pulsating sounds of hip-hop.
Virtually every scene of the movie pulsates with suspense.
Recent Examples of pulsate from the Web
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To make garlic butter, add all ingredients to a food processor or electric blender and pulsate until combined.
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The unit easily replaces most toilet seats and features front and rear warm-water spray, pulsating massage, seat warming, air deodorization, and a heated-air dryer.
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Origin and Etymology of pulsate
Latin pulsatus, past participle of pulsare, frequentative of pellere
First Known Use: 1744
Other Anatomy Terms
PULSATE Defined for English Language Learners
pulsate
playDefinition of pulsate for English Language Learners
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: to make strong and regular beats, sounds, flashes, etc.
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: to be filled with activity or a feeling
PULSATE Defined for Kids
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playDefinition of pulsate for Students
pulsated
;pulsating
: to have or show strong regular beats
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