as in pulses
a rhythmic expanding and contracting
a palpitation of the blood vessels
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Recent Examples of palpitations
Reports include adverse events such as high fever and heart palpitations from unapproved peptides.
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Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2026
In October, researchers in Louisiana reported on a case involving a college football player who had heart palpitations during practice.
—Roxanne Khamsi, The Atlantic, 15 Feb. 2026
Certain studies point to other variations as well—fainting and fever may be more common in women whereas palpitations may crop up more often in men.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 10 Feb. 2026
In January, his lawyer Pang said Lai suffered health issues including heart palpitations, high blood pressure and diabetes.
—CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026
In January, Pang said Lai suffered health issues including heart palpitations, high blood pressure and diabetes.
—Kanis Leung, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
While the mere thought of downing eight coffees daily might conjure heart palpitations, caffeine has been at the center of Navratil’s career climb.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 5 Feb. 2026
Common heart attack symptoms to watch for include chest pain, lightheadedness, and heart palpitations.
—Manahil Ahmad, The Providence Journal, 25 Jan. 2026
Common symptoms of a cardiac event, like a heart attack, include chest pain or pressure, lightheadedness, heart palpitations and irregular heart rhythms, according to the AHA.
—Isa Almeida, Oklahoman, 23 Jan. 2026
Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2026
In October, researchers in Louisiana reported on a case involving a college football player who had heart palpitations during practice.
—Roxanne Khamsi, The Atlantic, 15 Feb. 2026
Certain studies point to other variations as well—fainting and fever may be more common in women whereas palpitations may crop up more often in men.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 10 Feb. 2026
In January, his lawyer Pang said Lai suffered health issues including heart palpitations, high blood pressure and diabetes.
—CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026
In January, Pang said Lai suffered health issues including heart palpitations, high blood pressure and diabetes.
—Kanis Leung, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
While the mere thought of downing eight coffees daily might conjure heart palpitations, caffeine has been at the center of Navratil’s career climb.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 5 Feb. 2026
Common heart attack symptoms to watch for include chest pain, lightheadedness, and heart palpitations.
—Manahil Ahmad, The Providence Journal, 25 Jan. 2026
Common symptoms of a cardiac event, like a heart attack, include chest pain or pressure, lightheadedness, heart palpitations and irregular heart rhythms, according to the AHA.
—Isa Almeida, Oklahoman, 23 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for palpitations
pulses
Noun
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The initial pulses of noise reflects off objects to effectively paint an image, in a process known as echolocation.—
James Dwyer,
Fortune,
6 Mar. 2026
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These systems mimic how biological neurons communicate using rapid pulses.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Palpitations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/palpitations. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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