pulsates; pulsated; pulsating
1
: to make strong and regular beats, sounds, flashes, etc.
The lights pulsated with the music.
People danced to the pulsating sounds of hip-hop.
2
: to be filled with activity or a feeling
Virtually every scene of the movie pulsates with suspense.
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“Pulsate.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/pulsate. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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