throbbed

past tense of throb
as in vibrated
to expand and contract in a rhythmic manner the car's stereo speakers throbbing with the song's bass line

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beat
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  • According to the New York Times, this thoroughly beats the area’s previous record of 1.47 inches, set in 1908.
    Siladitya Ray, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
  • Al Drago | Bloomberg | Getty Images JPMorgan Chase beat Wall Street’s expectations for the second quarter on Tuesday, reporting earnings of $5.24 a share and $45.68 billion in revenue during the period.
    Josephine Rozzelle, CNBC, 15 July 2025
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“Throbbed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/throbbed. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.

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