pulse 1 of 2

noun

Definition of pulsenext
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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pulse

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verb

as in to throb
to expand and contract in a rhythmic manner blood vessels pulsing in time with the heartbeat

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Recent Examples of pulse
Noun
The very short pulse (in time) was present across a very broad spectrum, including, to my annoyance, the AM broadcast spectrum. — Chris Lee, ArsTechnica, 22 July 2026 That gives it a deeper, more off-beat exhaust note, stronger pulses of torque, better rear-wheel traction on loose surfaces and, most importantly, more character at lower revs. — New Atlas, 21 July 2026
Verb
Hot Chip turned up the dial on everything on The Warning, from the pulsing synths to the rat-tat-tat drums. — David Harris, SPIN, 21 July 2026 That’s several large cities’ worth of energy pulsing through a few big warehouses, all dedicated to bots. — Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 18 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for pulse
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pulse
  1. throb
  2. beat
  3. beating
  4. vibrate
  5. pulsation
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of throb
Verb
  • Add flour mixture to butter mixture; beat on low speed until just combined.
    — Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 26 July 2026
  • Some may point to the fact that the man who beat Pogacar in 2022 and 2023, Danish racer Jonas Vingegaard, broke his collarbone in a crash in stage 15, which helped clear the way for the Slovenian to be first in Paris this year.
    — Tom Tapp, Deadline, 26 July 2026
Definition of beat
Noun
  • Investigators allege the beatings occurred after the pledge failed to correctly answer questions about the fraternity.
    — Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 27 July 2026
  • Those who oppose the Mexican Mafia, or fail to follow the edicts of the gang’s leaders, are often targeted for beatings or even death.
    — Sean Emery, Oc Register, 22 July 2026
Definition of beating
Verb
  • Inside Lee Arena, a palpable energy vibrated through the crowd.
    — Latif Love July 23, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026
  • The wallpaper in many of the rooms was removed due to the possibility of vibrating machinery damaging the delicate paper.
    — Ben Jureidini, Vanity Fair, 21 July 2026
Definition of vibrate
Noun
  • They’re designed to minimize pulsation and noise, which are common issues with larger vehicles.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 18 June 2026
  • 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
Definition of pulsation

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“Pulse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pulse. Accessed 30 Jul. 2026.

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