pit-a-pat

as in to throb
to expand and contract in a rhythmic manner her heart pit-a-patted with surprise

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  • Migraines commonly cause dizziness, nausea, throbbing pain on one side of the head and increased sensitivity to light.
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  • Wrist and arm pain: Carpal tunnel syndrome causes throbbing or burning pain in the wrists, certain fingers, and hands.
    Mark Gurarie, Health, 13 Feb. 2025
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  • In 2024, the 1,140 bhp Valkyrie also beat the Silverstone lap record with a time of 1 minutes 56.42 seconds.
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  • Nothing beats a bullet. March 31, 2025 All products are independently selected by our editors.
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  • Simply pulse in batches until pistachios are a powder.
    Erin Hooker, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Mar. 2025
  • By the following day, Monaco starts to pulse with anticipation.
    Jordi Lippe-McGraw, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
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“Pit-a-pat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pit-a-pat. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.

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