as in throbbing
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as in pulsing
to expand and contract in a rhythmic manner
the heart muscle pulsates regularly to pump blood
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Recent Examples of pulsating
Duncan Alexander, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
Known as a pulsating heat pipe (PHP), the new insulation material is made of aluminum alloy and coolant.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 22 Dec. 2024
Hyundai Mobis explains that its system differs from traditional thermal management by placing pulsating heat pipes between battery cells.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 22 Dec. 2024
With its multiple floors and even deeper catalog, the Tower store in downtown New York felt like a more vital, pulsating music gathering place.
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 20 Dec. 2024
The combination of the pain and the pulsating eye was disabling.
—Adrianna Rodriguez, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
In total, the Hit Me Hard and Soft show is an explosion of pulsating and riveting laser light.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 19 Dec. 2024
In a pulsating five-goal second half, Torres struck twice in 10 minutes after coming on in the 71st minute to lift Barcelona to 15 points, in second place with two games remaining in the league phase.
—Reuters, 11 Dec. 2024
This latest offering cousins Raka Dun and Raka Rich showcases their signature pulsating grooves and a penchant for reimagined classics, fueling an irresistible urge to thrust.
—Griselda Flores, Billboard, 6 Dec. 2024
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Arne Slot’s side conceded three in a semi-ludicrous 6-3 win at Tottenham two days ago, two at home against Fulham, two away at Southampton and three in this pulsating game at Newcastle at the start of December.
—Duncan Alexander, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
Known as a pulsating heat pipe (PHP), the new insulation material is made of aluminum alloy and coolant.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 22 Dec. 2024
Hyundai Mobis explains that its system differs from traditional thermal management by placing pulsating heat pipes between battery cells.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 22 Dec. 2024
With its multiple floors and even deeper catalog, the Tower store in downtown New York felt like a more vital, pulsating music gathering place.
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 20 Dec. 2024
The combination of the pain and the pulsating eye was disabling.
—Adrianna Rodriguez, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
In total, the Hit Me Hard and Soft show is an explosion of pulsating and riveting laser light.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 19 Dec. 2024
In a pulsating five-goal second half, Torres struck twice in 10 minutes after coming on in the 71st minute to lift Barcelona to 15 points, in second place with two games remaining in the league phase.
—Reuters, 11 Dec. 2024
This latest offering cousins Raka Dun and Raka Rich showcases their signature pulsating grooves and a penchant for reimagined classics, fueling an irresistible urge to thrust.
—Griselda Flores, Billboard, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Pulsating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pulsating. Accessed 6 Jan. 2025.
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