as in throbbing
to expand and contract in a rhythmic manner
his heart pitter-pattered with excitement as he waited for the right moment to propose
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The air was throbbing with the sounds of helicopters coming close and pulling away.—
Karan Mahajan, New Yorker, 15 Dec. 2025
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The song now opens with throbbing synth bass that completely transforms its mood and style.—
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With mixer on medium speed, gradually add heavy cream, 1/2 cup at a time, beating until combined after each addition, 1 to 2 minutes total.—
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On Saturday, that meant beating the Syracuse Orange 38-10 at Hard Rock Stadium.—
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ViberAlert is essentially a smart motorcycle seat insert equipped with vibrating actuators that deliver real-time haptic feedback directly to your backside.—
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The vibrating bristles of this electric version can break up and sweep away plaque more effectively.—
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Marty’s attempt to break out of postwar poverty, for example, feels modern; it’s even set to a pulsing soundtrack full of ’80s–New Wave hits.—
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The pulsing vocal could be heard from Manchester, to London, to party island Ibiza, often heard in a rendition similar to that of a football chant.—
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“Pitter-pattering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pitter-pattering. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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