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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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By applying high-voltage, low-current electrical pulses to tree branches, they found a strong link between UV emissions from corona discharges and the production of hydroxyl.

From Science Daily • Apr. 21, 2026

A squirt of dish soap, a cup of hot water, a few pulses, a quick brush.

From Salon • Apr. 21, 2026

The company makes the digital signal processors that turn electrical signals into light pulses so that data can travel quickly through fiber optic cables.

From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026

The technology is used in optical transceivers, which convert electrical signals into light pulses and vice versa to transmit data between hardware in data centers.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

I feel a million of their tiny pulses in the air, and in the moment their collective heartbeat finds my own, I also feel a distinct sense of connection to them.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray