pulse 1 of 2

noun

Definition of pulsenext
as in throb
a rhythmic expanding and contracting his resting pulse rate is much lower than that of most men his age

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pulse

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verb

as in to throb
to expand and contract in a rhythmic manner blood vessels pulsing in time with the heartbeat

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Recent Examples of pulse
Noun
The Tribune provided daily updates on his temperature, pulse and respiration numbers. — Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 14 Oct. 2026 The Golden State is also bracing for a massive pulse of warm water, known as a Kelvin wave, that is rolling toward its coast and could temporarily raise sea levels by 6 inches or more. — The Week Us, TheWeek, 13 Oct. 2026
Verb
Her latest book is an ode to the artist Eva Hesse — and a pulsing meditation on identity. — Tiffany Kelly, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Sep. 2026 High-energy dance music pulsed from huge speakers around the field as the Manchester City players warmed up before a session at the Etihad Campus. — Greg O'Keeffe, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pulse
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pulse
  1. throb
  2. beat
  3. beating
  4. vibrate
  5. pulsation
Noun
  • The internet has gone wild with the idea that heart-throb Robert Pattinson, with four high-profile movies released in 2026, could be nominated for four Oscars, given the new rule change allowing two nominations per acting category.
    — Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 19 Aug. 2026
  • The technology, described in a study published in the journal Science Advances, is based on a phenomenon in physics called Helmholtz resonance, also known as wind throb.
    — Sara Hashemi, Popular Science, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of throb
Verb
  • For founders sitting atop a mountain of stock, that beats selling shares, paying tax, and then giving away the cash.
    — Diane Brady, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026
  • The defense has exceeded expectations and continues to cement itself as a top-20, maybe even a top-15 defense, while the offense remains a disappointment, even after beating the Bears (4-2, 2-1).
    — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of beat
Noun
  • The arrests were related to the beating of a Washington Post photographer and an alleged assault on European diplomats, Israeli authorities said.
    — Suheir Hashimeh, Washington Post, 19 Oct. 2026
  • The prosecutor argued the beatings basically never stopped, claiming footage showed nannies beating one child, then turning their violence toward any of the other toddlers who wept while watching.
    — James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of beating
Verb
  • This is an album full of stars, storms, and horizons, the depths of visible color vibrating in invisible air.
    — Sasha Geffen, Pitchfork, 8 Oct. 2026
  • This thermal burst causes nearby atoms to vibrate randomly before the lattice settles down again.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of vibrate
Noun
  • But, the researchers say, artificial intelligence struggles with the messy realities of the cosmos, such as stellar flares and the natural pulsations of stars that can trick the algorithms into false positives.
    — Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 18 Oct. 2026
  • They’re designed to minimize pulsation and noise, which are common issues with larger vehicles.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 18 June 2026
Definition of pulsation

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“Pulse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pulse. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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