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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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Under certain conditions, these pulses can form stable wave packets called solitons.

From Science Daily • May 21, 2026

Capturing such rapid changes requires even shorter laser pulses.

From Science Daily • May 1, 2026

The breakthrough allowed data to travel via light pulses rather than electrical signals, enabling higher speeds and capacity than traditional copper wiring.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

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

From Salon • Apr. 21, 2026

The smoke hasn’t reached the second floor, but the walls and floor of the hallway look like molten lava, with a fiery glow that pulses underneath.

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas