as in pulses
a rhythmic expanding and contracting
I seemed to feel anew the pain of her death with each throb of my heart
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as in vibrates
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 throbs
Tom Mullen, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Verb
Portugal’s coastline throbs with beach goers and sports enthusiasts.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for throbs
Noun
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The Kenmore machine really did draw out good flavor notes in the coffee and had water come out in a few pulses.—
Noah Kaufman,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
4 Sep. 2025
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Most legumes and pulses have less magnesium per serving than almonds.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Also, the dual sonic mopping system vibrates 4,000 times a minute for intense cleaning power—and the mop water heats up to 176 degrees Fahrenheit to tackle stains (like stuck-on oil) and to kill germs during the self-cleaning cycle.—
Terri Williams,
Architectural Digest,
28 Aug. 2025
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Elements defy mode that vibrates the car to shed dust and dirt.—
Mark Phelan,
USA Today,
21 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Energy beats calendars for creative work Smart creators work with their natural rhythms.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Yes, Meursault is a bit toxic with his indifference, then one beats his wife, the other beats his dog.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Throbs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/throbs. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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