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
Multi-wave pulsed electromagnetic fields will also, well, pulse through the chamber and into my body during the 25-minute session.
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David Oliver, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Day-old sandwich bread pulsed into breadcrumbs serves both as a binder and crunchy topping.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 7 Apr. 2026
As the fungi extended more hyphae, the branching network pulsed and gradually expanded into a nutrient-gobbling lace.
—Quanta Magazine, 6 Apr. 2026
Ports that pulsed with the churn of cargo have fallen still, the din of commerce replaced by the soft rhythm of waves.
—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
David Oliver, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Day-old sandwich bread pulsed into breadcrumbs serves both as a binder and crunchy topping.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 7 Apr. 2026
As the fungi extended more hyphae, the branching network pulsed and gradually expanded into a nutrient-gobbling lace.
—Quanta Magazine, 6 Apr. 2026
Ports that pulsed with the churn of cargo have fallen still, the din of commerce replaced by the soft rhythm of waves.
—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
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
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The pilot of a helicopter that crashed on a sightseeing flight off the Hawaiian island of Kauai last month, killing three passengers, told investigators that the aircraft vibrated and spun before plunging into the water, according to report released Friday.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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The envelope all but vibrated in her hands.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Freshman midfielder Quinn Fahey scored the lone goal for the Eagles (6-5-2, 3-2), who beat Andrew for the first time since 2021.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Led by starter Martín Pérez, the Braves started off another series with a victory by beating the Tigers 5-2 at Truist Park on Tuesday.—
Chad Bishop,
AJC.com,
29 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Pulsed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pulsed. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.
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