Synonyms of palpitations

palpitations

noun

plural of palpitation

as in pulses

a rhythmic expanding and contracting

a palpitation of the blood vessels

Synonyms & Similar Words

• pulses
• throbs
• tremors
• beatings
• pulsations
• beats
• fluctuations
• vibrations
• oscillations
• trembles
• quivers

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of palpitations

Duell said the constant stress of caring for her child has led to numerous health problems, including gut pain and heart palpitations. — O. Rose Broderick, STAT, 13 July 2026

Oshea Orchid, a local lawyer, filed the first class-action lawsuit in 2023 against the operators of the county’s second-largest landfill, alleging the fumes were sickening her neighbors, causing headaches and heart palpitations. — Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2026

According to the Cleveland Clinic, more than 25 million American adults are affected by aerophobia, which can result in extreme anxiety, panic attacks, dizziness, nausea, and even heart palpitations. — Erika Ebsworth-Goold, Travel + Leisure, 9 July 2026

That may include irregular periods, hot flashes, night sweats, sleep disruption, joint pain, urinary symptoms, heart palpitations, migraines or mood changes that feel tied to your cycle. — Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 7 July 2026

Drinking too much coffee can cause side effects like insomnia, anxiety, heart palpitations, or stomach pain, Jirapinyo says. — Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 2 July 2026

No doubt the sofa gymnastics gave plenty of soccer fans in the US heart palpitations. — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 12 June 2026

Your Heart Rate and Blood Pressure Increase Energy drinks contain high levels of caffeine, which can lead to issues with heart function and the cardiovascular system, including heart palpitations and arrhythmias. — Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 1 June 2026

Or like a financial EKG machine sensing huge palpitations. — William Pesek, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026