pitter-patter

as in to throb
to expand and contract in a rhythmic manner his heart pitter-pattered with excitement as he waited for the right moment to propose

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Verb
  • Ones where the monster, their creator, or both are possessed by throbbing, animalistic lust.
    Katie Rife, Vulture, 9 Nov. 2025
  • Their throbbing dance videos are shot in mansions and on yachts.
    Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
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  • The discussion came as Robinhood posted third quarter results that beat analyst expectations for both revenue and earnings.
    Sydney Lake, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2025
  • That figure, which is provided by payrolls processing company ADP, beat the Dow Jones consensus estimate for an increase of 22,000.
    Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2025
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  • The city pulses with creativity, from its interactive street art to its world-class museums.
    Essence, Essence, 7 Nov. 2025
  • Blend into pesto or pulse them with nutritional yeast for a dairy-free Parmesan, or use them as a crust for tofu or veggies.
    Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 3 Nov. 2025
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“Pitter-patter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pitter-patter. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.

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