as in pulses
a rhythmic expanding and contracting
a palpitation of the blood vessels
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Recent Examples of palpitations
In October, researchers in Louisiana reported on a case involving a college football player who had heart palpitations during practice.
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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
According to the American Heart Association, common symptoms of a heart attack include chest pain or pressure, lightheadedness, heart palpitations, and irregular heart rhythms.
—Manahil Ahmad, The Providence Journal, 25 Jan. 2026
If a person starts to experience warning signs such as chest pain, shortness of breath, a racing heart or palpitations, those should not be ignored.
—Amy McGorry, FOXNews.com, 23 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
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
According to the American Heart Association, common symptoms of a heart attack include chest pain or pressure, lightheadedness, heart palpitations, and irregular heart rhythms.
—Manahil Ahmad, The Providence Journal, 25 Jan. 2026
If a person starts to experience warning signs such as chest pain, shortness of breath, a racing heart or palpitations, those should not be ignored.
—Amy McGorry, FOXNews.com, 23 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
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These features cannot be made by a single star that pulses and ejects material periodically; that would simply lead to a smooth distribution of matter.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
11 Feb. 2026
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Even the background of Mario’s world pulses with life.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Palpitations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/palpitations. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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