as in pulses
a rhythmic expanding and contracting
a palpitation of the blood vessels
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Recent Examples of palpitations
In a recent study by Climate Rights International, workers spoke of experiencing excessive sweating, headaches, fever, nausea, heat palpitations, dehydration and temporary vision loss.
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Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 10 Sep. 2025
His lawyers told the court that Lai had been experiencing palpitations and episodes of light-headedness, prompting judges to adjourn the hearing to get his prescribed medications and a heart monitor.
—Chris Lau, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2025
This can cause symptoms such as blurred vision, dizziness, sweating, heart palpitations, and confusion.
—Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 25 Aug. 2025
McBride said her symptoms began in her young teen years and included anxiety, hair loss, dry skin, fatigue, brain fog, heart palpitations and unexplained weight gain.
—Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Aug. 2025
But they were postponed twice on Thursday and Friday, first due to a severe thunderstorm that closed courts and then to allow time for Lai, who has complained of heart palpitations, to receive medication and a portable heart monitor.
—Jennifer Jett, NBC news, 15 Aug. 2025
Its symptoms include chills, dizziness and light-headedness, excessive sweating, heart palpitations, nausea, shortness of breath, trembling or shaking, and upset stomach or indigestion.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 28 Feb. 2025
This includes symptoms such as anxiety, cold sweats, headaches and heart palpitations.
—Jessica Hartshorn, Flow Space, 25 Feb. 2025
Another app that can cause heart palpitations?
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 21 Feb. 2025
Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 10 Sep. 2025
His lawyers told the court that Lai had been experiencing palpitations and episodes of light-headedness, prompting judges to adjourn the hearing to get his prescribed medications and a heart monitor.
—Chris Lau, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2025
This can cause symptoms such as blurred vision, dizziness, sweating, heart palpitations, and confusion.
—Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 25 Aug. 2025
McBride said her symptoms began in her young teen years and included anxiety, hair loss, dry skin, fatigue, brain fog, heart palpitations and unexplained weight gain.
—Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Aug. 2025
But they were postponed twice on Thursday and Friday, first due to a severe thunderstorm that closed courts and then to allow time for Lai, who has complained of heart palpitations, to receive medication and a portable heart monitor.
—Jennifer Jett, NBC news, 15 Aug. 2025
Its symptoms include chills, dizziness and light-headedness, excessive sweating, heart palpitations, nausea, shortness of breath, trembling or shaking, and upset stomach or indigestion.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 28 Feb. 2025
This includes symptoms such as anxiety, cold sweats, headaches and heart palpitations.
—Jessica Hartshorn, Flow Space, 25 Feb. 2025
Another app that can cause heart palpitations?
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 21 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for palpitations
pulses
Noun
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The Kenmore machine really did draw out good flavor notes in the coffee and had water come out in a few pulses.—
Noah Kaufman,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
4 Sep. 2025
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Most legumes and pulses have less magnesium per serving than almonds.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Palpitations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/palpitations. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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