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

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

The Red side hits you first – deep crimson walls pulsing under neon light, electric and visceral. — Ophélie Surcouf, Variety, 30 Apr. 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

Hidden inside the orb, an antenna rotates while pulsing electromagnetic waves into the distance, waiting for a faint bounce to arrive back in the dish. — Wyatt Williams, Harpers Magazine, 26 May 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

When a mysterious Signal begins pulsing out near Pluto, the world goes still, leaving the skies open for what is believed to be first contact with extraterrestrials. — Literary Hub, 1 June 2026

The second album this year from metalcore pioneers Converge is named for a mysterious, pulsing, low-frequency ambient drone, likened by those who hear it to a diesel engine, an idling airplane, or a kind of inescapable torture. — Alex Robert Ross, Pitchfork, 24 June 2026

Drivers may also experience smoother brake operation because the system avoids the harsh pedal pulsing commonly associated with older anti-lock braking systems. — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 7 May 2026