throbbing 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of throbbingnext
as in pulsating

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throbbing

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verb

present participle of throb
as in pulsing
to expand and contract in a rhythmic manner the car's stereo speakers throbbing with the song's bass line

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  1. vibrating
  2. beating
  3. pulsating
Verb
  • Together, their inversion of Afro-Portuguese rhythms fill the mind with images of sweltering deserts, humid forests, and of course, the vibrating walls of the club, morphing and expanding ever outward into something new.
    Pitchfork, Pitchfork, 5 Dec. 2024
  • Not literal strings, of course — but tiny loops or snippets of vibrating energy.
    Tom Siegfried, Discover Magazine, 29 Nov. 2024
Definition of vibrating
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  • Last World Cup in Qatar was won by Lionel Messi’s Argentina, beating France in the final.
    Max Goldbart, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Palo Alto’s business is doing well — the company reported expectations-beating results for its fiscal 2025 first quarter, raised full year guidance, and announced a 2-for-1 stock split occurring later this month, according to Investopedia.
    Peter Cohan, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of beating
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  • Produced by Luke himself, the track is built around infectious call-and-response vocals, rapid-fire hi-hats, and a pulsating 808 bassline that rattled trunks across South Florida.
    Walaa Elsiddig, Billboard, 6 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
Definition of pulsating
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