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
In this process, the material loses a portion of its magnetic order within a very short time due to a laser pulse. — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 22 Oct. 2026 One is a metabolic disorder involving high blood glucose and failing insulin, the other a matter of neurons and electrical pulses. — Rowan Jacobsen, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
Verb
In September, the company deployed a new 50 MW pulsed-power subsystem, a five-fold increase in power capability built on its MEGA platform. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 21 Sep. 2026 The title track is dark, pulsing dance pop, indebted, in obvious ways, to the trickle-down influence of Madonna, particularly via Britney Spears, Lady Gaga, and Dua Lipa. — Amanda Petrusich, New Yorker, 19 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
  • Drew Doughty had a goal and two assists, and Artemi Panarin added a power-play goal and an assist as the Kings beat the New York Rangers 6-3 on Monday night.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2026
  • In a shocking upset, a student movement resoundingly beat longtime Serbian leader President Aleksandar Vucic, ending his time in power after 14 years.
    — Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of beat
Noun
  • Piezoelectric generators are particularly attractive for implants because the body is constantly moving, from the expansion and contraction of the lungs to the rhythmic beating of the heart.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Gershkovich was not subject to beatings, solitary confinement, or torture.
    — Terry Hartle, Christian Science Monitor, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of beating
Verb
  • While the paintings may not be physically vibrating, their compositions resonate with a similar intensity.
    — Tara Anne Dalbow, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026
  • One man said his apartment was vibrating Wednesday night as crews worked nearby.
    — Elijah Westbrook, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of vibrate
Noun
  • Options already span over-the-counter artificial tears, warm compresses and omega-3 supplements through prescription eye drops and in-office procedures like thermal pulsation, microblepharoexfoliation and intense pulsed light (IPL) therapy.
    — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 21 Oct. 2026
  • 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
Definition of pulsation

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“Pulse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pulse. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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