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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
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
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
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
The book club regularly meets to discuss romance novels in all their sticky, sweaty, throbbing passions.
—Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2026
The air was throbbing with the sounds of helicopters coming close and pulling away.
—Karan Mahajan, New Yorker, 15 Dec. 2025
Banff Sunshine boasts that its 12 lifts are the most modern and efficient in Canada, offering access to more than 3,300 skiable acres and its infamous Delirium Dive for heart-throbbing off-piste, off-trail thrills.
—Stephanie Stephens, USA Today, 13 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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
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
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
The book club regularly meets to discuss romance novels in all their sticky, sweaty, throbbing passions.
—Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2026
The air was throbbing with the sounds of helicopters coming close and pulling away.
—Karan Mahajan, New Yorker, 15 Dec. 2025
Banff Sunshine boasts that its 12 lifts are the most modern and efficient in Canada, offering access to more than 3,300 skiable acres and its infamous Delirium Dive for heart-throbbing off-piste, off-trail thrills.
—Stephanie Stephens, USA Today, 13 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for throbbing
Adjective
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Vinícius Júnior scored an equalizing goal in the 32nd minute, giving five-time champion Brazil a 1-1 draw against Morocco on Saturday in a pulsating, high-profile group match at the World Cup.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
13 June 2026
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Facing pressure to win its first World Cup title since 2002, five-time champion Brazil was outplayed early and needed Vinícius Júnior's 32nd-minute goal to gain a 1-1 draw against Morocco on Saturday in a pulsating, high-profile group match.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 June 2026
Verb
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The high-quality sound system around Fan Fest features a pulsing bass that can be felt through the asphalt throughout the outdoor space.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
13 June 2026
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In a rare and welcome moment of rearrangement for the band, keyboardist Loren Gold added some lyrical piano to the beginning, before the pulsing synths arrived.—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
12 June 2026
Adjective
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Relevant, heart-palpitating, thoughtful, emotional, tense, thrilling, devastating and joyful.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
4 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Ever see a musician extracting freaky beats from a drum of vibrating milk while surrounded by thousands of funerary urns?—
John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
17 June 2026
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Tefi was vibrating when the news broke.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
14 June 2026
Verb
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Kane looked laboured and lost at Euro 2024 but England should be getting the best version of him in the coming weeks, which gives them a chance of beating any opponent.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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Renard led the team in the 2022 World Cup, famously beating Argentina 2-1 in the group stage.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
16 June 2026
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“Throbbing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/throbbing. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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