palpitations

plural of palpitation
as in pulses
a rhythmic expanding and contracting a palpitation of the blood vessels

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Recent Examples of palpitations 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 Common symptoms of an iron deficiency include fatigue, headaches, shortness of breath, a noticeable dip in immunity, and heart palpitations—all of which can feel scary in the moment. Ranyechi Udemezue, Vogue, 16 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for palpitations
pulses
Noun
  • 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
  • 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 9 Sep. 2025.

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