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  • past tense form of throb.
  • past participle of throb.

throbbed



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“Some people like loud music to relax and express their emotions on the dance floor,” Pledov said as a thumping electronic soundtrack throbbed in the background.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 5, 2023

He was heartened, though, knowing the Hurricanes had beaten the Rangers, 3-1, even if his mouth throbbed.

From New York Times May 27, 2022

Later, Celtics forward Jayson Tatum splayed across the floor as his right shoulder throbbed in pain.

From Washington Post May 22, 2022

She woke up the next morning in hospital with a small pinprick on her hand, which later bruised and throbbed, she said.

From BBC Oct. 20, 2021

It was almost full dark, and my tooth hurt and my ankle throbbed and I’d spilled what was left of the tin on the ground beside my legs.

From "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline



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