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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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No sweating, throbbing headache and skin that’s hot, red and dry are signs of heatstroke.

— Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Aug. 2026
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

Definition of throb

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She had been beaten and stabbed inside her home, and her body was then placed in the trunk of her car.

— Brett Barrouquere, Arkansas Online, 30 Aug. 2026
Tysie Gallagher, Terri Harper and Caroline Dubois beat Americans Brandi Robinson, Miranda Reyes and Amelia Moore, respectively, earlier in the night, while Reina Tellez defeated Jessica Barry for the United States’ only victory.

— Amelie Claydon, New York Times, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of beat

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To grind them yourself, pulse in a blender or food processor until lightly ground.

— Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Aug. 2026
And in doing so, everything gradually registers — the cadence of campus life, the pride pulsing through students and alumni, the weight of the institution’s history.

— Ira Gorawara, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026

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