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

The first sequence plays out with breathtaking suspense, the second with wrenching tragedy; the difference is calibrated by the composer Ludwig Göransson, whose score pulses with mournful dissonance and martial fury. — Justin Chang, New Yorker, 17 July 2026

Power pulses scale Pulsed-power systems briefly store electricity before releasing it in an intense burst lasting about 100 nanoseconds. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 16 July 2026

To be fair, a semi-final line-up of Morocco versus Belgium and Norway against Switzerland wouldn’t exactly get many pulses racing outside those countries, granted. — Tim Spiers, New York Times, 12 July 2026

Its wearables include a sleep aid that BrainCo says uses low-intensity electrical pulses to stimulate neurochemicals associated with stress relief. — Elaine Yu, CNBC, 11 July 2026

Elsewhere on campus, bass-heavy dance music pulses from a crowded gym class, where an energetic instructor leads around 30 trainees through squats, stretches and lifting drills. — Christopher Clark, NPR, 5 July 2026

An example might be holding a squat position and then doing sets of small pulses. — Hannah Harper, Health, 1 July 2026

The spa Wellness pulses through every Six Senses property and Kanuhura is no exception. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 June 2026

In a small blender combine heavy cream and lemon curd; pulse just until thickened but still pourable (2 to 3 pulses). — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 June 2026

Verb

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

There’s a small LED indicator on the top of the device that pulses white when the sensor is ready for setup, briefly glows red when motion is detected, and briefly flashes green and blue during a reset. — John R. Delaney, PC Magazine, 1 Apr. 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

The city pulses with creativity, from its interactive street art to its world-class museums. — Essence, 7 Nov. 2025