as in to throb
to expand and contract in a rhythmic manner the heart muscle pulsates regularly to pump blood

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Recent Examples of pulsate Founded in 2021, Arcade draws inspiration from video games in both its name and product, which includes features like pulsating dots and load times. Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 21 Nov. 2024 Those emotions haven’t just lingered but pulsated in the weeks since. Joshua Kloke, The Athletic, 14 Aug. 2024 In the pulsating world of thriller fiction, pacing is the silent conductor, orchestrating a symphony of tension and release that keeps readers perched on the edge of their seats. Jd Barker, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2024 Product Five covetable highlights from London Design Festival The 22nd edition of the London Design Festival was held last month, and once again the city pulsated with colorful installations, insightful panels, and parties that fostered memorable connections. Alia Akkam, Architectural Digest, 10 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for pulsate 
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  • The new paintings are often beautiful in more familiar ways than his previous ones, and at the same time throbbing with internal energy.
    Calvin Tomkins, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Production on the new album is led by the duo of Sounwave and Jack Antonoff, who give Lamar pulsing, throbbing beats to smash up against.
    Jon Caramanica, New York Times, 25 Nov. 2024
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  • The defiance of the second track off Swift’s sixth album vibrates through Burt’s poem, which also picks up the serpentine imagery of the singer’s hard pivot to pop.
    Jennifer Harlan, New York Times, 13 Dec. 2024
  • The more effective alternative to using their hands to wash their face is that this device vibrates 7,000 times a minute in order to get deep into pores and clean them out.
    Quincy Bulin, Parents, 29 Nov. 2024
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  • While the two-time champ beat KellyAnne Judd to stay on Era 2 at the beginning of Battle of the Eras, her luck finally ran out when Jordan Wiseley voted her into the final elimination instead of Rachel Robinson against Tori Deal (who had gotten last place in the challenge).
    Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 19 Dec. 2024
  • At Olive Garden, Darden’s largest chain in terms of revenue, same-store sales rose 2% and beat analysts’ expectations.
    Jordan Valinsky, CNN, 19 Dec. 2024
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  • Backed by the hallmark sound of güiros, accordion, requinto, and rhythm guitar, the song now pulses with an undeniable vitality.
    Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 6 Dec. 2024
  • Instructions Step 1 In a blender or food processor, pulse the mayonnaise, sour cream, blue cheese, lemon juice, shallots, vinegar, and garlic until combined.
    Lynn Derrick and Janelle Weaver, Saveur, 27 Nov. 2024

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“Pulsate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pulsate. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

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