as in throbbed
to expand and contract in a rhythmic manner
blood vessels pulsing in time with the heartbeat
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Recent Examples of pulsed
Ports that pulsed with the churn of cargo have fallen still, the din of commerce replaced by the soft rhythm of waves.
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ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
The gratification was immediate; tears glistened on fans’ cheeks as the lights pulsed on stage.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 24 Mar. 2026
Tension and incredulity pulsed through Friday’s sentencing hearing, which spanned more than two hours.
—Annie Vainshtein, San Francisco Chronicle, 20 Mar. 2026
On a stretch of White Plains Road, a few blocks from the Allerton Avenue train station in the Bronx, there once stood a building that pulsed like a second heart for New York City’s hip-hop generation.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 19 Mar. 2026
Room service extras include infrared, pulsed electromagnetic mats to stimulate cellular metabolism and reduce inflammation; JetBoots to enhance circulation; SmartGoggles with heat, vibration and massage to soothe eyes and enhance sleep; and facial LED masks to improve skin tone and texture.
—Beth Landman, HollywoodReporter, 28 Feb. 2026
On game days at East Catholic, fight songs pulsed between classes, filling the hallways with energy and anticipation.
—Mario Diloreto, Hartford Courant, 18 Feb. 2026
Though she initially was considered missing, the urgency to quickly find Guthrie pulsed through the first days of media coverage because of her heart condition.
—Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2026
This Victorian residence was the band’s communal home during the 1960s, when Haight-Ashbury pulsed as the heart of counterculture.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
The gratification was immediate; tears glistened on fans’ cheeks as the lights pulsed on stage.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 24 Mar. 2026
Tension and incredulity pulsed through Friday’s sentencing hearing, which spanned more than two hours.
—Annie Vainshtein, San Francisco Chronicle, 20 Mar. 2026
On a stretch of White Plains Road, a few blocks from the Allerton Avenue train station in the Bronx, there once stood a building that pulsed like a second heart for New York City’s hip-hop generation.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 19 Mar. 2026
Room service extras include infrared, pulsed electromagnetic mats to stimulate cellular metabolism and reduce inflammation; JetBoots to enhance circulation; SmartGoggles with heat, vibration and massage to soothe eyes and enhance sleep; and facial LED masks to improve skin tone and texture.
—Beth Landman, HollywoodReporter, 28 Feb. 2026
On game days at East Catholic, fight songs pulsed between classes, filling the hallways with energy and anticipation.
—Mario Diloreto, Hartford Courant, 18 Feb. 2026
Though she initially was considered missing, the urgency to quickly find Guthrie pulsed through the first days of media coverage because of her heart condition.
—Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2026
This Victorian residence was the band’s communal home during the 1960s, when Haight-Ashbury pulsed as the heart of counterculture.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pulsed
Verb
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Her hand and arm cramped, her shoulder ached, and her knee throbbed, all while the rain soaked through their clothes.—
Lizz Schumer,
PEOPLE,
27 Jan. 2026
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The upper blocks throbbed and pulsed a deep blue, reflecting the pond’s windblown currents.—
Jack Korngold,
Rolling Stone,
28 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The envelope all but vibrated in her hands.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 Apr. 2026
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The roar of the crowds gathered at the base of the 101-story building still echoed in his ears, and the thrill of scaling its ten abstract metal dragons vibrated through his body.—
Outside,
Outside,
23 Feb. 2026
Verb
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His snapper and one-timer are borderline elite and can cleanly beat goalies from anywhere in the offensive zone (the puck really rattles off his blade).—
Scott Wheeler,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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The Swedish winger snapped a shot from the high slot that beat Dostal glove-side for his team-leading 73rd point.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Pulsed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pulsed. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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