Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for "throbbed"
  • past tense form of throb.
  • past participle of throb.

throbbed



Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

See Examples For:

Her head throbbed every time she looked at a computer screen for too long.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 1, 2026

Guitars wailed and drums throbbed behind her as part of a set with her bandmates during a recent show.

From Seattle Times May 19, 2024

“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

I ducked and dodged till my head throbbed.

From "Secrets at Sea" by Richard Peck



Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Join 12,000,000 vocabulary learners

Start learning new words today on VocabTrainer.
You'll remember them forever.

Start training