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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
Angela Haupt, Time, 4 Nov. 2025
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
New Atlas, 24 Oct. 2025
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
Adjective
And certainly, many migraine sufferers—though not all—experience a throbbing headache.
—Angela Haupt, Time, 4 Nov. 2025
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
Verb
Over ominous, throbbing music, the lights start flashing, the tension starts building, and then, finally, Godzilla enters from stage right.
—New Atlas, 24 Oct. 2025
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
Adjective
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To experience the city’s culture at its most pulsating, visit during the annual Carnaval de Limón in October.—
Lydia Price,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Nov. 2025
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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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At Chute Eleven, DJs spin pulsing tracks and champagne flows generously inside a yurt.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
29 Oct. 2025
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Tramel conversationally chants as pulsing synths flare and wild guitar blares.—
Audrey Gibbs,
Nashville Tennessean,
20 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The whole place was vibrating from the power of the storm.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
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Some doctors use numbing cream, a vibrating tool, or a dental block to help reduce in-the-moment pain.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
27 Oct. 2025
Verb
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With mixer on medium speed, gradually add heavy cream, 1/2 cup at a time, beating until combined after each addition, 1 to 2 minutes total.—
Amanda Holstein,
Southern Living,
9 Nov. 2025
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On Saturday, that meant beating the Syracuse Orange 38-10 at Hard Rock Stadium.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
9 Nov. 2025
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“Throbbing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/throbbing. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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