Synonyms of pulsating

pulsating 1 of 2

adjective

as in throbbing

Related Words

• throbbing
• palpitating
• wavering
• rocky
• shivering
• unstable
• shivery
• wavery
• quivering
• convulsive
• shaking
• staggery
• unsteady
• wobbly
• wobbling
• tremulous
• shuddering
• atremble
• trembling
• shuddery
• quavery
• quaking
• tottering
• shaky
• trembly
• tottery
• aquiver

Dissimilar Words

• stable
• steady
• controlled
• firm
• settled

pulsating

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verb

present participle of pulsate

as in pulsing

to expand and contract in a rhythmic manner

the heart muscle pulsates regularly to pump blood

Synonyms & Similar Words

• throbbing
• pulsing
• vibrating
• beating
• palpitating
• trembling
• oscillating
• fluctuating
• pitter-pattering
• quivering
• pit-a-patting

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of pulsating

Adjective

Lifepro's Rumblex has three powerful motors for oscillating, pulsating and lateral vibrations. — ABC News, 19 Sep. 2026

Vinícius Júnior scored an equalizing goal in the 32nd minute, giving five-time champion Brazil a 1-1 draw against Morocco on Saturday in a pulsating, high-profile group match at the World Cup. — CBS News, 13 June 2026

To experience the city’s culture at its most pulsating, visit during the annual Carnaval de Limón in October. — Lydia Price, Travel + Leisure, 18 Dec. 2025

The relentlessly pulsating tempo of the record is tailor-made for the most full-throttle parts of 5SOS’ live show. — Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 24 Sep. 2025

Verb

Just like his frenemy and lifelong calypso rival, Lord Kitchener, Sparrow embraced the emerging soca sound, adopting the new style’s pulsating beat, use of synths, and strong soul influence. — Ernesto Lechner, Rolling Stone, 28 Sep. 2026

Jamal Thiare scored off a rebound in the eighth minute of second-half stoppage time to give the host Columbus Crew a pulsating 2-1 win over Inter Miami on Sunday. — Miami Herald, 28 Sep. 2026

What is harder to summon from this distance is the pulsating chaos of that day, hour by hour. — Ann Gerhart, Washington Post, 11 Sep. 2026

An ominous, pulsating soundtrack begins to play as the camera pulls away to reveal the living room of the beachside home and the infant in a bouncy chair. — Martha Ross, Mercury News, 8 Sep. 2026

Not Netflix‘s The Whisper Man, though, which doesn’t need the extra time and sails by in under two hours as a movie in a pulsating pace that keeps us engaged and guessing from beginning to end. — Pete Hammond, Deadline, 27 Aug. 2026

In the clip, Norwood signals the engineer before launching into a performance of the theme, which captures the songstress delivering impassioned vocals over a pulsating instrumental. — Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 11 Aug. 2026

That might not sound that exciting, but in low lighting, the massive illuminated tanks of pulsating jellies feel like a mesmerizing alien art exhibit. — Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 2 Aug. 2026

A day after Argentina’s pulsating 3-1 win over Switzerland in a World Cup quarterfinal match in Kansas City, a couple of the victorious team’s fans needed to wind down. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 15 July 2026