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Examples of pulsate in a Sentence
The lights pulsated with the music.
People danced to the pulsating sounds of hip-hop.
Virtually every scene of the movie pulsates with suspense.
Recent Examples on the Web
Through dynamic cinematography and a pulsating soundtrack, Waves presents an emotional odyssey that reflects on forgiveness and healing, showcasing the indomitable spirit of youth.
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Travis Bean, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
The American duo waged a pulsating third round battle at the PGA Tour’s flagship tournament on Saturday, and had looked on course to head into the final round level at the top before reigning US Open champion Clark chunked his first swing at the penultimate 123-yard par-three hole.
—Jack Bantock, CNN, 16 Mar. 2024
And this is all set to a minimal trip-hop beat (with a slight hint of G-funk) and an atmospheric keyboard wash over a pulsating bassline.
—Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 10 Mar. 2024
Eamon Foley’s choreography is smartly unfussy, allowing the music’s electric rhythms to pulsate through the performers.
—Thomas Floyd, Washington Post, 30 Jan. 2024
Hundreds of thousands will know what that throbbing, pulsating sound is for three days this weekend that’s booming for blocks from downtown Miami’s Biscayne Boulevard.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 22 Mar. 2024
Other symptoms are often also present during a migraine attack such as pulsating discomfort or throbbing on one side of the head, feeling nauseous or experiencing uncomfortable sensitivity to light and sound.
—Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 14 Mar. 2024
What van Dijk and Alisson and, above all, Rodri do might not be as thrilling, as pulsating or as delicate as scoring a goal, but that should not reduce its value.
—Rory Smith, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2024
The air crackled with a latent energy, and some kind of pulsating sound was emanating from the electric wires above my head, or maybe from the buildings themselves.
—Karen Hao, The Atlantic, 1 Mar. 2024
Travis Bean, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
The American duo waged a pulsating third round battle at the PGA Tour’s flagship tournament on Saturday, and had looked on course to head into the final round level at the top before reigning US Open champion Clark chunked his first swing at the penultimate 123-yard par-three hole.
—Jack Bantock, CNN, 16 Mar. 2024
And this is all set to a minimal trip-hop beat (with a slight hint of G-funk) and an atmospheric keyboard wash over a pulsating bassline.
—Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 10 Mar. 2024
Eamon Foley’s choreography is smartly unfussy, allowing the music’s electric rhythms to pulsate through the performers.
—Thomas Floyd, Washington Post, 30 Jan. 2024
Hundreds of thousands will know what that throbbing, pulsating sound is for three days this weekend that’s booming for blocks from downtown Miami’s Biscayne Boulevard.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 22 Mar. 2024
Other symptoms are often also present during a migraine attack such as pulsating discomfort or throbbing on one side of the head, feeling nauseous or experiencing uncomfortable sensitivity to light and sound.
—Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 14 Mar. 2024
What van Dijk and Alisson and, above all, Rodri do might not be as thrilling, as pulsating or as delicate as scoring a goal, but that should not reduce its value.
—Rory Smith, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2024
The air crackled with a latent energy, and some kind of pulsating sound was emanating from the electric wires above my head, or maybe from the buildings themselves.
—Karen Hao, The Atlantic, 1 Mar. 2024
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“Pulsate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pulsate. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.
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