pulse
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:
The first laser pulse served as the "shake," breaking apart the electronic checkerboard.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 20, 2026
Roughly chop the onion by hand, or pulse it briefly in a food processor until finely chopped but not puréed.
From Salon ● Aug. 16, 2026
So you get a track like Where Do We Go, which marries a sashaying Afrobeats rhythm to a hypnotic electronic pulse.
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026
On a run, the band took 30 seconds to catch the right pulse, but matched the chest strap closely over the next half-hour.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 9, 2026
It was so warm, and thrilling to have his pulse for even a moment in her hand, a thrill even better when he didn’t so much as flinch at her touch.
From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny
A deep love of language pulses through Ms. Smith’s novel.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026
The experiment relied on two carefully timed laser pulses.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 20, 2026
But outrage pulses more readily through in “Freefall.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 19, 2026
At ultrarelativistic energies, the nuclei pass through each other so quickly that they pull the newly created plasma into brief, intense acceleration pulses.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 3, 2026
He rarely feels the reality of knowledge, of other men’s thoughts and imaginings, on his own pulses...
From "Hunger of Memory" by Richard Rodriguez
Mix with pulsed chickpeas and garlic for a creamier version of hummus.
From Salon ● Apr. 28, 2026
Innovative U.S. inertial fusion energy companies, including those that use pulsed power and laser approaches, are building demonstration systems on a scale comparable to China’s facilities.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 23, 2026
Concerns about the wider implications of such a change pulsed through discussions at the World Economic Forum in Davos last month and have contributed to widespread economic anxiety in the US.
From BBC ● Feb. 12, 2026
Although commercial fusion remains under development, these systems will require compact and reliable pulsed power components.
From Science Daily ● Jan. 19, 2026
She walked toward the stage and stood right in front of him, letting him see the wound, her red and seething insides, the place where her fury pulsed, where her fire lived.
From "Bone Gap" by Laura Ruby
The video, set to pulsing music, delivering a scathing critique of the system that he once tried to reform.
From Barron's ● Aug. 19, 2026
New York City is pulsing with more energy than usual as the Knicks prepare to face the Spurs in crucial game five of the NBA Finals tonight.
From BBC ● Jun. 14, 2026
After an hour’s wait in the rain, they got their reward: Fireflies pulsing in sync, almost like a heartbeat.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 3, 2026
A veritable feast for the ears that shimmers with sound — a stray guitar flourish here, a pulsing synthesizer there.
From Salon ● Mar. 6, 2026
I looked up at my father, at his purple face, at the vein pulsing in his neck.
From "Educated" by Tara Westover
Vocabulary lists containing pulse
Bud, Not Buddy
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Words to Know Before You Defrost the Bird
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
Physical Education - Introductory
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
