pit-a-pats

present tense third-person singular of pit-a-pat
as in throbs
to expand and contract in a rhythmic manner her heart pit-a-patted with surprise

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  • Portugal’s coastline throbs with beach goers and sports enthusiasts.
    Tom Mullen, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
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  • Energy beats calendars for creative work Smart creators work with their natural rhythms.
    Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
  • Yes, Meursault is a bit toxic with his indifference, then one beats his wife, the other beats his dog.
    Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 2 Sep. 2025
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  • From lakefront festivals to lively neighborhood block parties, the city pulses with opportunities for connection.
    Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 8 Sep. 2025
  • The city pulses with ambition—as Education City hums with global ideas, and Katara hosts opera under the stars.
    Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
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  • Also, the dual sonic mopping system vibrates 4,000 times a minute for intense cleaning power—and the mop water heats up to 176 degrees Fahrenheit to tackle stains (like stuck-on oil) and to kill germs during the self-cleaning cycle.
    Terri Williams, Architectural Digest, 28 Aug. 2025
  • Elements defy mode that vibrates the car to shed dust and dirt.
    Mark Phelan, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2025
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“Pit-a-pats.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pit-a-pats. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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