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
Pete Hammond, Deadline, 6 Jan. 2025
Sophie seamlessly weaves erratic and mystifying synths with ominous soundscapes, pure pop perfection, catchy lyrics, pulsating bass, effervescent production, emotive stylings and more to create a cohesive body of work.
—Lisa Kocay, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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
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Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross’s pulsating Globe-winning score for Challengers also looks to have no serious challengers in its way to victory after this first win at the Globes.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 6 Jan. 2025
Sophie seamlessly weaves erratic and mystifying synths with ominous soundscapes, pure pop perfection, catchy lyrics, pulsating bass, effervescent production, emotive stylings and more to create a cohesive body of work.
—Lisa Kocay, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pulsating
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Not literal strings, of course—but tiny loops or snippets of vibrating energy.—
Tom Siegfried,
JSTOR Daily,
19 Dec. 2024
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Because everything is moving, everything vibrating in one great dance that is the act of becoming.—
Jennifer Harlan,
New York Times,
13 Dec. 2024
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The Gators still easily picked up Todd Golden’s first NCAA tournament victory and the program’s first win in the Big Dance since beating Virginia Tech in 2021.—
Edgar Thompson,
Orlando Sentinel,
22 Mar. 2025
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Micron Technology — The semiconductor stock slid almost 4% despite beating Wall Street expectations for earnings in the fiscal second quarter and offering strong guidance.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Pulsating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pulsating. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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