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as in pulsing
to expand and contract in a rhythmic manner
the heart muscle pulsates regularly to pump blood
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Recent Examples of pulsating
Lydia Price, Travel + Leisure, 6 Nov. 2025
The relentlessly pulsating tempo of the record is tailor-made for the most full-throttle parts of 5SOS’ live show.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 24 Sep. 2025
Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 7 Nov. 2025
All to the happy pulsating sound of sprinklers.
—Literary Hub, 4 Nov. 2025
The track starts with a pulsating Simmons bass riff, setting the tone for one of Kiss' funkier guitar grooves.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Then looks came out to a pulsating beat.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2025
The pulsating Afrobeats-meets-electronic rhythm and Victony’s buoyant vocals will start anyone’s day with their heart racing.
—Heran Mamo, Billboard, 30 Sep. 2025
Ramos revealed how the sculptures come to life, pulsating with emotion, as light sweeps through a cycle to mimic the day-to-night transition, from soft dawn gold, to midday clarity, to the dusk’s warmth, and into the retreat of night.
—Natasha Gural, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Another secret drinking lair within the Cosmopolitan, Ghost Donkey offers delicious drinks, pulsating Christmas lights and mirrors that give off infinity room vibes.
—Tim McGovern, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2025
From the script, Pearson (Thamela Mpumlwana) suffers an asthma attack, the huffing and puffing pulsating the rhythm of the scene.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
To experience the city’s culture at its most pulsating, visit during the annual Carnaval de Limón in October.
—Lydia Price, Travel + Leisure, 6 Nov. 2025
The relentlessly pulsating tempo of the record is tailor-made for the most full-throttle parts of 5SOS’ live show.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 24 Sep. 2025
Verb
The singer delivered a pulsating rendition of the record paired with slick choreography and a crew of dancers in a warehouse for the set that marks her latest accolade, being named Global Push Artist for November.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 7 Nov. 2025
All to the happy pulsating sound of sprinklers.
—Literary Hub, 4 Nov. 2025
The track starts with a pulsating Simmons bass riff, setting the tone for one of Kiss' funkier guitar grooves.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Then looks came out to a pulsating beat.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2025
The pulsating Afrobeats-meets-electronic rhythm and Victony’s buoyant vocals will start anyone’s day with their heart racing.
—Heran Mamo, Billboard, 30 Sep. 2025
Ramos revealed how the sculptures come to life, pulsating with emotion, as light sweeps through a cycle to mimic the day-to-night transition, from soft dawn gold, to midday clarity, to the dusk’s warmth, and into the retreat of night.
—Natasha Gural, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Another secret drinking lair within the Cosmopolitan, Ghost Donkey offers delicious drinks, pulsating Christmas lights and mirrors that give off infinity room vibes.
—Tim McGovern, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2025
From the script, Pearson (Thamela Mpumlwana) suffers an asthma attack, the huffing and puffing pulsating the rhythm of the scene.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pulsating
Adjective
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And certainly, many migraine sufferers—though not all—experience a throbbing headache.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
4 Nov. 2025
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Rusty wanted to do something stupid, but the calming presence of Billy negated all of Rusty’s throbbing impulses.—
Manuel Muñoz,
Literary Hub,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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At Chute Eleven, DJs spin pulsing tracks and champagne flows generously inside a yurt.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
29 Oct. 2025
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Tramel conversationally chants as pulsing synths flare and wild guitar blares.—
Audrey Gibbs,
Nashville Tennessean,
20 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The whole place was vibrating from the power of the storm.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
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Some doctors use numbing cream, a vibrating tool, or a dental block to help reduce in-the-moment pain.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
27 Oct. 2025
Verb
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With mixer on medium speed, gradually add heavy cream, 1/2 cup at a time, beating until combined after each addition, 1 to 2 minutes total.—
Amanda Holstein,
Southern Living,
9 Nov. 2025
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On Saturday, that meant beating the Syracuse Orange 38-10 at Hard Rock Stadium.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
9 Nov. 2025
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“Pulsating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pulsating. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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