pulsed

VERB

quiver, beat

Synonyms

WEAK

drum fluctuate hammer oscillate palpitate pound pump roar throb thrum thud thump tick vibrate

Example Sentences

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Mix with pulsed chickpeas and garlic for a creamier version of hummus.

From Salon • Apr. 28, 2026

The sky pulsed red with the glow of a distant Guy Fawkes Night bonfire, and a cold, wet fog sat heavily on the town of Inverness.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 16, 2026

This setup created a regularly pulsed environment that effectively kicked the atoms over and over again.

From Science Daily • Jan. 8, 2026

The club hits pulsed, her dancing was evocative and precise, and the set was again punctuated with a locally-sourced cover from each city she performs in; this time “The Chain” from Fleetwood Mac.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 5, 2025

They pulsed with the same gentle light she’d seen in Coney Island as they glided with long, magnificent strides.

From "Shadowshaper" by Daniel José Older