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pit-a-pat

verb

Definition of pit-a-pat

as in to throb

to expand and contract in a rhythmic manner her heart pit-a-patted with surprise

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The first is pique, a sharp, vinegary hot sauce that throbs with the heat of Thai chiles.

— Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2026
There have been plenty of times when my feet throbbed after hours of sightseeing.

— Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 27 July 2026

Definition of throb

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Add flour mixture to butter mixture; beat on low speed until just combined.

— Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 26 July 2026
Some may point to the fact that the man who beat Pogacar in 2022 and 2023, Danish racer Jonas Vingegaard, broke his collarbone in a crash in stage 15, which helped clear the way for the Slovenian to be first in Paris this year.

— Tom Tapp, Deadline, 26 July 2026

Definition of beat

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Some researchers have experimented with bionic noses and implants that pulse electrical signals into the olfactory system to try and restore smell.

— Hannah Docter-Loeb, Scientific American, 24 July 2026
And the pulsing strip that is Ocean Drive is a short stroll away for quick dips in the ocean, classic Art Deco façades, and buzzy nightlife.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 July 2026

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