throb

verb \ ˈthräb \

|Updated on: 11 Jul 2018

Examples: throb in a Sentence

Definition of throb

throbbed; throbbing

intransitive verb

1 : to pulsate or pound with abnormal force or rapidity

2 : to beat or vibrate rhythmically

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throbber

noun

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Examples of throb in a Sentence

Her finger throbbed with pain.
The music throbs with a Caribbean beat.
drums throbbing in the distance

Recent Examples of throb from the Web

First, make the play area larger, then replace the blocks with multicolored cubes—and then set the whole thing to loud, throbbing music, putting every moment of play into sync with the beat.

— julie muncy, WIRED, "Lumines Remastered Is the Perfect Summer Gaming Treat," 3 July 2018
While the evening’s early rainstorm had likely thinned the crowds, those who were here were treated to beautiful weather and an energetic performance from a musician who hasn’t rested on his laurels since being a 1980s teen heart throb.

— Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Best and worst of Summerfest Day 5: Greta Van Fleet, Chromeo, Rick Springfield and more," 1 July 2018
Not just in in the spare, throbbing beat, which hums along in the verses before erupting during a trunk-rattling hook.

— billboard staff, Billboard, "The 50 Best Songs of 2018 (So Far): Critics' Picks," 6 June 2018
Migraines can cause disabling symptoms: throbbing headaches, nausea and vomiting, and sensitivity to light and sound.

— linda a. johnson, BostonGlobe.com, "Checking your A/C now will save you hassle and sweat once summer comes around," 18 May 2018
Migraines can cause disabling symptoms: throbbing headaches, nausea and vomiting, and sensitivity to light and sound.

— Washington Post, "US approves 1st drug developed to prevent chronic migraines," 17 May 2018
Last week, a mixture of tortured Russian ballads and throbbing deep house played over the speakers at the Oxnard gym where Lomachenko trains.

— greg bishop, SI.com, "Vasiliy Lomachenko's Rise to Boxing's Upper Echelon Began in Dance Classes Growing Up in Ukraine," 9 May 2018
Similarly, Jai Wolf’s throbbing bass lines from the dance stage clipped the quieter moments of an otherwise illustrious set from post-rock titans Explosions in the Sky, which capped Saturday night.

— michael rietmulder, The Seattle Times, "Sasquatch! Music Festival 2018 recap: Artists of all ages made beloved fest feel vital," 28 May 2018
Is there a more Venice restaurant than MTN, the throbbing izakaya on Abbot Kinney?

— jonathan gold, latimes.com, "Jonathan Gold finds Travis Lett's izakaya MTN to be Peak Venice — and pretty Japanese too," 25 May 2018

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Origin and Etymology of throb

Middle English throbben

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First Known Use: 15th century

in the meaning defined at sense 1

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throb Synonyms

Synonyms

beat, palpitate, pit-a-pat, pitter-patter, pulsate, pulse;

Related Words

fluctuate, oscillate, vibrate;

quiver, tremble;