Synonyms of pulsate

pulsate

verb

ˈpəl-ˌsāt 

as in to throb

to expand and contract in a rhythmic manner

the heart muscle pulsates regularly to pump blood

Synonyms & Similar Words

• throb
• vibrate
• beat
• pulse
• palpitate
• tremble
• oscillate
• fluctuate
• pit-a-pat
• pitter-patter
• quiver

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of pulsate

The hotel scene in Rome is pulsating right now, with a string of impressive new openings over the last few years, and many more to come. — Megan Rose Murray, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 July 2026

But however long this Summer of New York stretches and the city pulsates with positivity, locals are relishing it. — ABC News, 2 July 2026

The floating electronic device generates electromagnetic fields that temporarily paralyze jellyfish within range by targeting their pulsating locomotion. — New Atlas, 30 June 2026

People raved about the food, much of it sourced from regenerative farms, the young but outstanding staff, and the atmosphere, which pulsated nightly. — Vassi Chamberlain, Air Mail, 27 June 2026