- present tense form of pulse (3rd person singular).
pulses
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During TMS, a coil positioned against the scalp delivers magnetic pulses that stimulate brain activity.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 23, 2026
“Heavy Metal” mostly leaned minimal, with spare electronics and occasional percussion, and here Mr. Winter’s piano is thick with chords and repeating pulses.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 6, 2026
That will bring pulses of showery rain on Tuesday, perhaps turning heavier in some southern parts on Wednesday.
From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2026
Over the coming days, the eruption continues in pulses as sections of the caldera collapse and new vents open.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 22, 2026
This does not necessarily mean that the rhythms themselves are repetitive, but they do strongly suggest a repeated pattern of pulses.
From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones
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