as in throbbed
to expand and contract in a rhythmic manner
the heart muscle pulsates regularly to pump blood
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Recent Examples of pulsated
The band members pulsated with spirit and energy, gyrating and swinging their instruments in unison.
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Ken Sugiura, AJC.com, 21 Mar. 2026
As Donna Summer's disco beat pulsated, Alysa Liu blissfully dashed around the ice, weaving intricate jump combinations with artistic flair.
—Sharyn Alfonsi, CBS News, 5 Jan. 2026
Ken Sugiura, AJC.com, 21 Mar. 2026
As Donna Summer's disco beat pulsated, Alysa Liu blissfully dashed around the ice, weaving intricate jump combinations with artistic flair.
—Sharyn Alfonsi, CBS News, 5 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pulsated
Verb
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Her hand and arm cramped, her shoulder ached, and her knee throbbed, all while the rain soaked through their clothes.—
Lizz Schumer,
PEOPLE,
27 Jan. 2026
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The upper blocks throbbed and pulsed a deep blue, reflecting the pond’s windblown currents.—
Jack Korngold,
Rolling Stone,
28 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The roar of the crowds gathered at the base of the 101-story building still echoed in his ears, and the thrill of scaling its ten abstract metal dragons vibrated through his body.—
Outside,
Outside,
23 Feb. 2026
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Even the bathrooms down the hall vibrated with rhythm.—
Kelsey Stewart,
Vogue,
17 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The gratification was immediate; tears glistened on fans’ cheeks as the lights pulsed on stage.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
24 Mar. 2026
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Tension and incredulity pulsed through Friday’s sentencing hearing, which spanned more than two hours.—
Annie Vainshtein,
San Francisco Chronicle,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Pulsated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pulsated. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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