as in throbbed
to expand and contract in a rhythmic manner
blood vessels pulsing in time with the heartbeat
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Denim might not be the go-to fabric for beating the summer heat, but that doesn’t stop enthusiasts from finding stylish ways to keep their indigo game strong all season long.—
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In the first inning, Garcia gave Acuña a jovial finger-wag after beating his incoming throw from right field while simultaneously scoring a run.—
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29 July 2025
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“Pulsed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pulsed. Accessed 2 Aug. 2025.
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