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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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Over throbbing synths, the actors shouted declarations into each other’s ears—and additionally communicated with eyes and hands—while a cameraman circled them with a Steadicam.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
8 Dec. 2025
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Whether sharp and stabbing or dull and throbbing, a headache can ruin your day.—
Katherine Cobb-Pitstick,
The Conversation,
1 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Marty’s attempt to break out of postwar poverty, for example, feels modern; it’s even set to a pulsing soundtrack full of ’80s–New Wave hits.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
25 Dec. 2025
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The pulsing vocal could be heard from Manchester, to London, to party island Ibiza, often heard in a rendition similar to that of a football chant.—
Kelly Washington,
Refinery29,
22 Dec. 2025
Verb
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ViberAlert is essentially a smart motorcycle seat insert equipped with vibrating actuators that deliver real-time haptic feedback directly to your backside.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 Jan. 2026
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The vibrating bristles of this electric version can break up and sweep away plaque more effectively.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
28 Dec. 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 12 Jan. 2026.
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