Synonyms of pulses

pulses 1 of 2

noun

plural of pulse

as in throbs

a rhythmic expanding and contracting

his resting pulse rate is much lower than that of most men his age

Synonyms & Similar Words

• throbs
• pulsations
• beatings
• beats
• tremors
• palpitations
• vibrations
• fluctuations
• oscillations
• quivers
• trembles

pulses

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of pulse

as in beats

to expand and contract in a rhythmic manner

blood vessels pulsing in time with the heartbeat

Synonyms & Similar Words

• throbs
• beats
• vibrates
• pulsates
• palpitates
• pitter-patters
• oscillates
• fluctuates
• pit-a-pats
• trembles
• quivers

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of pulses

Noun

Every year, one of the more popular exhibitions is the crop-art contest, in which residents submit art work made out of pulses, seeds, and legumes to be judged for prizes. — Emily Witt, New Yorker, 3 Sep. 2026

Inflation is part of the show, as across the valley floor, enormous envelopes lie crumpled in fields before fans slowly give them shape—then the burners start, sending pulses of orange through the fabric. — Scott Campbell, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Sep. 2026

Optical fiber is best known as the glass thread carrying data around the planet as pulses of light. — Pawel Maniewski, New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2026

Start with just a few pulses to avoid overprocessed onions that can taste a bit off or end up with a too-wet texture. — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2026

The portable machine uses pulses of full-spectrum ultraviolet light to kill infectious germs inside hospital rooms. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2026

The heartbeat of the Park University women’s flag football program pulses from under the walls of limestone in the caves underneath the quaint campus. — Pj Green august 27, Kansas City Star, 27 Aug. 2026

Sonic stakes emit low-frequency pulses and vibrations through the soil. — Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 26 Aug. 2026

When the eggs are in, process in long pulses — about 10 seconds each — until the dough, which will look granular soon after the egg is added, forms clumps. — Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Aug. 2026

Verb

The top also features a power button, a Wi-Fi indicator, and an LED indicator that pulses green during charging, shines solid green when the battery is fully charged, or blue when the battery is running low. — John R. Delaney, PC Magazine, 6 Aug. 2026

Wearables use temperature sensors, accelerometers, light sensors and photoplethysmography (PPG), which pulses light through the skin to measure blood flow, heart rate and approximate blood oxygen. — Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 31 July 2026

Each second, the light pulses a few hundred billion times through a fiberglass straw the width of a human hair. — ABC News, 16 June 2026

While the complications of the relationship between Merril and Raquel are not always terribly clear in the script, both Marquis and Adame find strong chemistry as the story pulses forward. — David John Chávez, Mercury News, 29 May 2026

Though rooted in the past, the film pulses with an urgency that feels entirely present. — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 6 May 2026

Inside the shop, Miwa Tanaka, who’s worked the floor for years, says the flow of foot traffic still pulses with seasonality. — Jessica Binns, Sourcing Journal, 18 Mar. 2026

San Antonio often gets labeled as a retirement town, but don’t let that fool you—the city pulses with youth and energy. — Kat Stinson, Travel + Leisure, 9 Mar. 2026

The village pulses with a ton of energy, and the restaurant and après scene are also top-notch. — Brent Rose, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Feb. 2026