as in pulse
a rhythmic expanding and contracting
I seemed to feel anew the pain of her death with each throb of my heart
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Recent Examples of throb
Miles Socha, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
Long days of narration pummel my throat, a throb that never really goes away.
—Adam Verner
september 3, Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2025
Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 13 Nov. 2025
Banff Sunshine boasts that its 12 lifts are the most modern and efficient in Canada, offering access to more than 3,300 skiable acres and its infamous Delirium Dive for heart-throbbing off-piste, off-trail thrills.
—Stephanie Stephens, USA Today, 13 Nov. 2025
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Noun
Naomi Campbell sings, grooving to a disco throb and delivering the line like Deee-Lite’s Lady Miss Kier might.
—Miles Socha, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
Long days of narration pummel my throat, a throb that never really goes away.
—Adam Verner
september 3, Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2025
Verb
The song now opens with throbbing synth bass that completely transforms its mood and style.
—Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 13 Nov. 2025
Banff Sunshine boasts that its 12 lifts are the most modern and efficient in Canada, offering access to more than 3,300 skiable acres and its infamous Delirium Dive for heart-throbbing off-piste, off-trail thrills.
—Stephanie Stephens, USA Today, 13 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for throb
Noun
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Though in need of resuscitation, the genre still has a healthy pulse.—
Bob Gendron,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Jan. 2026
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There’s a system on a computer chip that controls the process, which works in conjunction with low-emissivity glass coatings that allow for electrical pulses.—
Andrew P. Collins,
The Drive,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Two teenage girls are charged with kidnapping a teenage boy after allegedly luring him into a basement and beating him for three hours in early November.—
Kyle Werner,
Des Moines Register,
9 Jan. 2026
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Josh Doan scored, Colten Ellis made 30 saves in his first game in a month and the Buffalo Sabres beat the New York Rangers 5-2 on Thursday night to give them 12 victories in their past 13 games.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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From vibrating steering wheels, haptic smartwatches, and even gaming controllers.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 Jan. 2026
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The vibrating bristles of this electric version can break up and sweep away plaque more effectively.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
28 Dec. 2025
Verb
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As Donna Summer's disco beat pulsated, Alysa Liu blissfully dashed around the ice, weaving intricate jump combinations with artistic flair.—
Sharyn Alfonsi,
CBS News,
5 Jan. 2026
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The singer delivered a pulsating rendition of the record paired with slick choreography and a crew of dancers in a warehouse for the set that marks her latest accolade, being named Global Push Artist for November.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The Broad palpitated with energy.—
Mark Swed,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2025
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The finale had the impossible task of putting the monstrous show to an unquiet grave, and while some storylines seemed rushed and others completely ignored, even everyone’s least favorite season of GOT is heart palpitating.—
Taylor Antrim,
Vogue,
31 Jan. 2025
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“Throb.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/throb. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
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