as in pulsing
to expand and contract in a rhythmic manner
the car's stereo speakers throbbing with the song's bass line
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Recent Examples of throbbing
Manuel Muñoz, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2025
Literary Hub, 24 Oct. 2025
That’s why my leg is throbbing.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 8 Oct. 2025
The first movie squeaked by thanks largely to its creation of a CG parallel universe of neon graphics, geometric lines and throbbing grids that was genuinely innovative for its time.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 7 Oct. 2025
What comes next is a scorching exploration of diaspora and survival told through the throbbing beats of EDM.
—Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 19 Sep. 2025
Verb
Rusty wanted to do something stupid, but the calming presence of Billy negated all of Rusty’s throbbing impulses.
—Manuel Muñoz, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Nothing except my ankle, which was throbbing painfully.
—Literary Hub, 24 Oct. 2025
That’s why my leg is throbbing.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 8 Oct. 2025
The first movie squeaked by thanks largely to its creation of a CG parallel universe of neon graphics, geometric lines and throbbing grids that was genuinely innovative for its time.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 7 Oct. 2025
What comes next is a scorching exploration of diaspora and survival told through the throbbing beats of EDM.
—Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 19 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for throbbing
Verb
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The drums are gentle and stirring; the arrangement evokes a pulsing lullaby.—
Vann R. Newkirk II,
The Atlantic,
18 Oct. 2025
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Even without the models, the sample runway light show was sensual, inviting, synced with pulsing music.—
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
14 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The relentlessly pulsating tempo of the record is tailor-made for the most full-throttle parts of 5SOS’ live show.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
24 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The cynic in me is cautious and keenly aware of the often empty allure of nostalgia, while the teen girl who spent her entire summer job money on an Xbox 360 and Halo 3 is vibrating with excitement.—
Alyssa Mercante,
Rolling Stone,
24 Oct. 2025
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My jaw stopped clacking and my body stopped vibrating.—
Bill Shaber,
Outdoor Life,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Nikki Reich was scrolling through a story about a Milwaukee woman accused of beating her mother to death with a rock when a photo caught her eye.—
David Clarey,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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Oregon slips a spot after a methodical win against Wisconsin, while Ole Miss flips places with Miami after beating Oklahoma on the road.—
Scott Dochterman,
New York Times,
26 Oct. 2025
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“Throbbing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/throbbing. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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