Synonyms of throbbing

throbbing 1 of 2

adjective

as in pulsating

Related Words

• pulsating
• palpitating
• shivering
• wavering
• rocky
• shivery
• unstable
• quivering
• shaking
• wavery
• convulsive
• unsteady
• trembling
• staggery
• wobbly
• atremble
• shuddering
• tremulous
• quaking
• wobbling
• trembly
• quavery
• tottering
• shuddery
• shaky
• tottery
• aquiver

Dissimilar Words

• steady
• stable
• controlled
• firm
• settled

throbbing

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verb

present participle of throb

as in pulsing

to expand and contract in a rhythmic manner

the car's stereo speakers throbbing with the song's bass line

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of throbbing

Adjective

After recent forays into darkly psychedelic drone music, the Mexican American producer returns to the dancefloor with an album that fuses techno and guaracha into a throbbing polyrhythmic juggernaut. — Andrew Ryce, Pitchfork, 1 July 2026

The throbbing track is named for the New York nightclub where Madonna and Mazar met more than four decades ago. — Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 6 June 2026

Finally, the wistful McCartney interview was interrupted by the opening of a throbbing, green portal in the studio. — Judy Berman, Time, 22 May 2026

Tucked into the historic heart of Copenhagen, in the neighborhood of Norreport, there is nothing that cannot be accessed easily from here, whether the best bakeries, small, relaxed eateries, cute design shops, peaceful parks, or even the throbbing Nyhavn. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026

If not remedied, this will progress to a tingling and later a throbbing sensation. — Karl Hille, Baltimore Sun, 15 Jan. 2026

Over throbbing synths, the actors shouted declarations into each other’s ears—and additionally communicated with eyes and hands—while a cameraman circled them with a Steadicam. — Rebecca Mead, New Yorker, 8 Dec. 2025

Whether sharp and stabbing or dull and throbbing, a headache can ruin your day. — Katherine Cobb-Pitstick, The Conversation, 1 Dec. 2025

Sirāt, an oddly hopeful look at death and the end of the world, set to a throbbing techno beat, was nominated for best casting, cinematography and editing, as well as best production and best sound design. — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 26 Nov. 2025

Verb

Workers are paying for it as the people in charge mostly ignore our throbbing national headache. — Lizzy Lawrence, STAT, 8 July 2026

When Marlowe awoke the next morning, her head was still throbbing and Declan's side was empty, the sheets lineless. — Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026

And judging by the throbbing snippet that caps off the video they might not be done. — Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 26 June 2026

The light bled red at Sixty-Seventh and Pacific, music throbbing through the speakers as Olivia Borsutzki relaxed her foot from the brake. — Ira Gorawara, New York Times, 28 Feb. 2026

And yet, as dynasties could emerge across a number of divisions in boys hockey this postseason, none should diminish what will be yet another heart-throbbing three weeks. — Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 23 Feb. 2026

Winning by rallying the naïve and clueless is one thing, but administering a throbbing behemoth is a greater challenge. — Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 18 Feb. 2026

With osteomalacia and rickets, a person may experience throbbing bone discomfort and muscle weakness and pain. — Mark Stibich, Verywell Health, 30 Jan. 2026

That’s why my leg is throbbing. — Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 24 Jan. 2026