Pulse Synonyms

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A periodic contraction or sound of something coursing
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. beat
  2. palpitation
  3. pulsation
  4. throb
The rhythmic contraction and expansion of the arteries with each beat of the heart
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. pulsation
  2. beat
  3. oscillation
  4. vibration
  5. throb
  6. palpitation
  7. pulsate
  8. rhythm
  9. pulsing
  10. heartbeat
  11. impulse
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The rate at which the heart beats; usually measured to obtain a quick evaluation of a person's health
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. pulse rate
  2. heart-rate
To make rhythmic contractions, sounds, or movements
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. pulsate
  2. throb
  3. beat
  4. palpitate
  5. pound

Words Related to Pulse

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Related:

  1. repetition
  2. sounds
  3. amplitude
  4. negative-going
  5. positive-going
  6. waveform
  7. velocity
  8. picosecond
  9. oximeter
  10. oximeters
  11. q switch
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Pulse Sentence Examples

  • Her pulse quickened, as did her breath.

  • A pulse of warmth dispelled the tunnel vision that had begun to form.

  • A faint pulse of life came from the direction of the gym.

  • His hand caressed her cheek and then slid down her neck, sending her pulse into a frenzy of activity.

  • Jackson felt his pulse quicken.

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