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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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With these ultrashort pulses, researchers could observe how plasma forms and evolves almost in real time.

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 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

Gold and blue and red pulses filled his vision.

From "Ship Breaker" by Paolo Bacigalupi