pulsations

plural of pulsation
as in pulses
a rhythmic expanding and contracting you should press against the artery in your wrist and count the pulsations to calculate your heart rate

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Recent Examples of pulsations While many fast radio bursts are known to repeat pulsations over several months, the RBFLOAT did not release any repeat signals in the hundreds of hours after it was initially observed. Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2025
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pulses
Noun
  • The Kenmore machine really did draw out good flavor notes in the coffee and had water come out in a few pulses.
    Noah Kaufman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 4 Sep. 2025
  • Most legumes and pulses have less magnesium per serving than almonds.
    Merve Ceylan, Health, 4 Sep. 2025

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“Pulsations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pulsations. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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