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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Sound Wave has said it holds the basic patents in Japan and the U.S. for a method to treat early Alzheimer’s disease with low intensity pulsed ultrasound.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

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

From Salon • Apr. 28, 2026

Concerns about the wider implications of such a change pulsed through discussions at the World Economic Forum in Davos last month and have contributed to widespread economic anxiety in the US.

From BBC • Feb. 12, 2026

Although commercial fusion remains under development, these systems will require compact and reliable pulsed power components.

From Science Daily • Jan. 19, 2026

The blue gem embedded in her stone crown pulsed in the faint sunlight.

From "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas