Synonyms of pulsing

pulsing

verb

present participle of pulse

as in throbbing

to expand and contract in a rhythmic manner

blood vessels pulsing in time with the heartbeat

Synonyms & Similar Words

• throbbing
• vibrating
• beating
• pulsating
• palpitating
• trembling
• fluctuating
• oscillating
• pitter-pattering
• quivering
• pit-a-patting

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of pulsing

And the pulsing strip that is Ocean Drive is a short stroll away for quick dips in the ocean, classic Art Deco façades, and buzzy nightlife. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 July 2026

That’s several large cities’ worth of energy pulsing through a few big warehouses, all dedicated to bots. — Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 18 July 2026

Yet the disorienting scale of the image and Ludwig Göransson’s pulsing, ethereal score yield an eerie, otherworldly atmosphere. — Tiffany Kelly, Entertainment Weekly, 17 July 2026

With just a single motor and no control surfaces, the only possible control input is through the motor itself, and by pulsing the motor speed up or down at just the right time during each rotation, the drone can translate in any direction. — IEEE Spectrum, 16 July 2026

On the last Sunday in May, the ceiling of their cluttered studio is only lightly pulsing. — Laura Snapes, Pitchfork, 9 July 2026

This poppy, edgy fusion of imagery and sound creates a unique world pulsing at the seams. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 2 July 2026

The high-quality sound system around Fan Fest features a pulsing bass that can be felt through the asphalt throughout the outdoor space. — Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 13 June 2026

In a rare and welcome moment of rearrangement for the band, keyboardist Loren Gold added some lyrical piano to the beginning, before the pulsing synths arrived. — Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 12 June 2026