as in throbs
to expand and contract in a rhythmic manner
the heart muscle pulsates regularly to pump blood
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Verb
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Portugal’s coastline throbs with beach goers and sports enthusiasts.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
Verb
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This includes the addition of a thin, flat membrane called a diaphragm that vibrates and amplifies sound.—
Joshua Hutcheson,
The Conversation,
16 Oct. 2025
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This whole fictional world vibrates on Robinson’s bizarre frequency, which means Ron may just be onto something.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
9 Oct. 2025
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When the cooler months roll around, nothing beats the hearty flavors of this classic combination.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
7 Nov. 2025
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Snap beats revenue expectations and lifts guidance.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Pulsates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pulsates. Accessed 27 Nov. 2025.
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