as in to throb
to expand and contract in a rhythmic manner the heart muscle pulsates regularly to pump blood

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Recent Examples on the Web Features: The brush comes with two AA batteries, and can pulsate up to 10,000 times per minute. Jenny Berg, Vogue, 8 Sep. 2024 In this week’s winning track, Mexican pop star Kenia OS teamed up with renowned DJ Steve Aoki, proving her versatility by navigating from sugary pop to pulsating EDM. Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 18 Aug. 2024 External Appearance From the outside, arteries look like pulsating tubes. Angela Ryan Lee, Verywell Health, 1 Aug. 2024 Each of the allies and villains that populate Harlem — which Coker took pains to bring to vibrant, pulsating life — are appropriately larger than life, as well. Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 25 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for pulsate 

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“Pulsate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pulsate. Accessed 3 Oct. 2024.

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