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pulses

NOUN

rhythm, beat

Synonyms

STRONGEST

vibration

STRONG

beating oscillation pulsation stroke throb throbbing

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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The discovery, made using intense terahertz laser pulses, gives scientists a new view into the fundamental origins of magnetism and could eventually help researchers better control advanced quantum materials.

From Science Daily • May 24, 2026

However, in "breather" lasers, the pulses continually change over time.

From Science Daily • May 21, 2026

In one encounter alone, Juno detected 206 separate microwave pulses.

From Science Daily • May 21, 2026

This more versatile approach uses ultracold electrical circuits to store data, and timed pulses of microwave energy to perform calculations.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

Helmuth likes the sound of Hitler's voice, the way his rasping, barking voice pulses with energy.

From "The Boy Who Dared" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti