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

The music itself is frantic and bombastic, exploding her crush into a throbbing, single-minded fascination. — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2026

Migraine Migraine, a neurological disorder that can cause throbbing headaches, light sensitivity and visual changes, is particularly sensitive to estrogen fluctuations. — Cheyenne Buckingham, Washington Post, 24 Oct. 2026

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

Verb

Her voice, usually an attention-demanding force, is detached from the throbbing production. — Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 21 Sep. 2026

Just two days later, Aitia was sitting in class when his newly pierced ear began throbbing with pain. — Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2026

No sweating, throbbing headache and skin that’s hot, red and dry are signs of heatstroke. — Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Aug. 2026

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

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

My finger was bent out of shape, bleeding heavily, and throbbing with pain. — Collier Butler Kaler, Christian Science Monitor, 6 Apr. 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