as in throbs
a rhythmic expanding and contracting
his resting pulse rate is much lower than that of most men his age
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as in beats
to expand and contract in a rhythmic manner
blood vessels pulsing in time with the heartbeat
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Recent Examples of pulses
Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 29 Oct. 2025
The Leia smart sock uses non-invasive electrical pulses to provide customized therapy by stimulating specific nerve strands and restoring sensation in the feet.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 27 Oct. 2025
Studies consistently show that regular consumption of pulses lowers cholesterol, stabilizes blood sugar and supports weight loss.
—Tim D. McGreevy, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
Health experts have long praised the benefits of legumes and pulses like lentils, beans, and peas.
—Ana Morales, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2025
Add cold butter; pulse just until mixture resembles coarse meal (some pea-size pieces are fine), 12 to 15 pulses.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 21 Oct. 2025
Against the backdrop of a minimal orchestral ensemble, just strings, brass and percussion, Doldinger used early synthesizers to create a sonic soundscape evoking sonar pulses, engine drones and the metallic ambience inside the World War 2 U-boat.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 18 Oct. 2025
Nearby cameras also captured seven audio pulses and a total of seven rounds were missing from the officers’ weapons.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 16 Oct. 2025
Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 8 Sep. 2025
The city pulses with ambition—as Education City hums with global ideas, and Katara hosts opera under the stars.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The Watson household, once shadowed by loss, now pulses with both memory and possibility.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
His hip-hop bonafides emerge halfway through on his second verse, and his memorable lines add another element to an earworm single that still pulses with energy and soul.
—Heran Mamo, Billboard, 29 Aug. 2025
The larger stretch of South Broadway counts a lot of vital music venues — HQ (formerly 3 Kings Tavern), the Skylark, the Roxy Broadway, Gothic Theatre, Swallow Hill Music and more — but the corner of South Broadway and Ellsworth still pulses with an energy that can’t be duplicated anywhere else.
—The Know, Denver Post, 15 Aug. 2025
That culture still pulses through basements and backrooms across the boroughs.
—Amy Harclerode, New York Daily News, 8 Aug. 2025
Game day weekends in Charlotte are electric; the city pulses to the beat of the Panthers fans’ energy.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 8 Aug. 2025
Noun
The key was a variable (undulatory) current rather than the on/off pulses of telegraphy.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 29 Oct. 2025
The Leia smart sock uses non-invasive electrical pulses to provide customized therapy by stimulating specific nerve strands and restoring sensation in the feet.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 27 Oct. 2025
Studies consistently show that regular consumption of pulses lowers cholesterol, stabilizes blood sugar and supports weight loss.
—Tim D. McGreevy, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
Health experts have long praised the benefits of legumes and pulses like lentils, beans, and peas.
—Ana Morales, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2025
Add cold butter; pulse just until mixture resembles coarse meal (some pea-size pieces are fine), 12 to 15 pulses.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 21 Oct. 2025
Against the backdrop of a minimal orchestral ensemble, just strings, brass and percussion, Doldinger used early synthesizers to create a sonic soundscape evoking sonar pulses, engine drones and the metallic ambience inside the World War 2 U-boat.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 18 Oct. 2025
Nearby cameras also captured seven audio pulses and a total of seven rounds were missing from the officers’ weapons.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 16 Oct. 2025
Verb
From lakefront festivals to lively neighborhood block parties, the city pulses with opportunities for connection.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 8 Sep. 2025
The city pulses with ambition—as Education City hums with global ideas, and Katara hosts opera under the stars.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The Watson household, once shadowed by loss, now pulses with both memory and possibility.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
His hip-hop bonafides emerge halfway through on his second verse, and his memorable lines add another element to an earworm single that still pulses with energy and soul.
—Heran Mamo, Billboard, 29 Aug. 2025
The larger stretch of South Broadway counts a lot of vital music venues — HQ (formerly 3 Kings Tavern), the Skylark, the Roxy Broadway, Gothic Theatre, Swallow Hill Music and more — but the corner of South Broadway and Ellsworth still pulses with an energy that can’t be duplicated anywhere else.
—The Know, Denver Post, 15 Aug. 2025
That culture still pulses through basements and backrooms across the boroughs.
—Amy Harclerode, New York Daily News, 8 Aug. 2025
Game day weekends in Charlotte are electric; the city pulses to the beat of the Panthers fans’ energy.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 8 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pulses
Verb
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Portugal’s coastline throbs with beach goers and sports enthusiasts.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
Noun
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While the former aids in the reduction of puffiness and dark circles in the under-eye area based on hot and cold contrast therapy, the latter comes with three attachments for relieving muscle pain, tension, and soreness through rapid pulsations.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
27 Oct. 2025
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The silvered soleil face shows black subdials and an outer bright blue pulsations scale calibrated for 15 pulsations.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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When the cooler months roll around, nothing beats the hearty flavors of this classic combination.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
7 Nov. 2025
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Snap beats revenue expectations and lifts guidance.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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But experiences similar to what Khaled shared—including extended kneeling, beatings, attacks by military dogs, and a lack of medical care—have been reported by human-rights groups, the United Nations, and news organizations.—
Mosab Abu Toha,
New Yorker,
24 Oct. 2025
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From at least 1985 to 2005, the Latin Kings terrorized Milwaukee's south side through shootings, beatings, kidnappings, arson, drug dealing and other crimes, according to court documents.—
Drake Bentley,
jsonline.com,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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This includes the addition of a thin, flat membrane called a diaphragm that vibrates and amplifies sound.—
Joshua Hutcheson,
The Conversation,
16 Oct. 2025
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This whole fictional world vibrates on Robinson’s bizarre frequency, which means Ron may just be onto something.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
9 Oct. 2025
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“Pulses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pulses. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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