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
Carl Anka, New York Times, 22 May 2025
Richard Chamberlain, legendary television actor, who got his start playing a heart throb TV doctor and went on to become a miniseries maestro, died on Saturday, according to his publicist.
—Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 11 May 2025
Batteries of loudspeakers throbbed with a song whose refrain has become a catchphrase for those who want Mr. Yoon ousted.
—Choe Sang-Hun, New York Times, 22 Mar. 2025
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Noun
The pain is sharp at first, but turns into a dull throb over the second half.
—Carl Anka, New York Times, 22 May 2025
Richard Chamberlain, legendary television actor, who got his start playing a heart throb TV doctor and went on to become a miniseries maestro, died on Saturday, according to his publicist.
—Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Verb
Financial markets throbbed with a panoply of new financial institutions — hedge funds — trading new financial instruments — derivative securities — the values of which were tied to still other financial instruments like home mortgages.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 11 May 2025
Batteries of loudspeakers throbbed with a song whose refrain has become a catchphrase for those who want Mr. Yoon ousted.
—Choe Sang-Hun, New York Times, 22 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for throb
Noun
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Police soon arrived at the West Side apartment of 60-year-old Anthony DeWalt and found the woman unresponsive with a weak pulse.—
Nick Ferraro,
Twin Cities,
15 Aug. 2025
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The pulse setting turns the food processor on for one quick burst so your ingredients don’t get overly chopped.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The set disappeared in a flash, against an opponent who had beaten her in straight sets in their previous meeting in Washington, D.C.—
James Hansen,
New York Times,
7 Aug. 2025
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Zack Littell struck out eight in seven crisp innings in his Cincinnati debut, and the Reds beat the slumping Chicago Cubs 5-1 at Wrigley Field on Tuesday.—
Matt Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Aug. 2025
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The captain announces the trip, vibrating chairs simulate the real thing while the plane windows offer views of the departure city (San Francisco), the sky and the tarmac upon landing in Mexico City.—
Susan Stapleton,
AZCentral.com,
31 July 2025
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As Martin Scorsese said when asked to describe them, Schnabel’s films are ‘abundant, overflowing and vibrating with life, pulse.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
30 July 2025
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Following last season, the first in three years that didn’t end in a national championship, potential pulsated from the deep mix of experienced returnees and quality newcomers – a roster that, on paper, should be back in national contention.—
Joe Arruda,
Hartford Courant,
26 July 2025
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Knowledgeable teammates and patient coaches prepared the young player for the pulsating energy of Wrigley Field.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
5 July 2025
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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 Aug. 2025.
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