as in throb
a rhythmic expanding and contracting
his resting pulse rate is much lower than that of most men his age
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Recent Examples of pulse
Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 22 June 2026
This gas absorbs that light and also pulses, with this secondary pulse serving as an echo of the first.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 20 June 2026
Matthew Carey, Deadline, 2 June 2026
When a mysterious Signal begins pulsing out near Pluto, the world goes still, leaving the skies open for what is believed to be first contact with extraterrestrials.
—Literary Hub, 1 June 2026
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Noun
Humphreys’ coach at the 2024 world championship in Belgium told him his pulse rate rose to 207.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 22 June 2026
This gas absorbs that light and also pulses, with this secondary pulse serving as an echo of the first.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 20 June 2026
Verb
In between, Tribeca will pulse with documentaries on Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Sara Bareilles, guitarist Peter Frampton, Israeli singer Noga Erez, rap trio The Lox, drummer Travis Barker, and concert docs with Katy Perry and Mumford & Sons.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 2 June 2026
When a mysterious Signal begins pulsing out near Pluto, the world goes still, leaving the skies open for what is believed to be first contact with extraterrestrials.
—Literary Hub, 1 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pulse
Noun
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Evoking Sean Baker in its style, a whirlwind 10-minute opening sequence — sweatily shot by Adam Newport-Berra and feverishly cut by editors Taylor Levy and Sofía Subercaseaux to a steady, heavy throb of bass — establishes this world to either seductive or nightmarish effect.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
16 May 2026
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Operating somewhere between the steamy formlessness of Topdown Dialectic and the tactile throb of Shackleton, Vasin uncovers some of his most distinctive rhythms by mutating the space surrounding his samples.—
Sam Goldner,
Pitchfork,
13 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Bryson Stott's three-run homer highlighted Philadelphia's eight-run outburst in the ninth inning and the Phillies rallied to beat the Washington Nationals 14-9 on Tuesday night.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
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Rather than be benched, Devers batted cleanup, overcame an 0-for-3 start, and singled up the middle in the seventh to score Bryce Eldridge, who narrowly beat a tag at the plate for a 3-1 lead.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
24 June 2026
Noun
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According to Baton Rouge station WBRZ, Mystikal had been accused of beating, choking and robbing a woman in 2022.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
17 June 2026
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According to prosecutors, who cited testimony and evidence at McCue's trial, the children allegedly suffered severe beatings and were forced to wear shock collars and stand naked on cinder blocks for hours or sometimes days at a time.—
Christine Pelisek,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
Verb
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Tap the flower base with a finger, pencil, or vibrating toothbrush for 3 consecutive days to dislodge pollen.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 June 2026
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Nevertheless, Bonnie’s doting parents hope that Lilypad will help Bonnie make friends, oblivious to how the gizmo — and soon, their daughter — vibrates with anxiety.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
Noun
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They’re designed to minimize pulsation and noise, which are common issues with larger vehicles.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
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Slow pulsations near the end of the AGB phase lead to ejecta, but these ejecta are rarely visible directly.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Pulse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pulse. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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