as in pulse
a rhythmic expanding and contracting a palpitation of the blood vessels

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Recent Examples of palpitation Warning signs can include chest discomfort, shortness of breath, weakness and a heart palpitations. Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 12 June 2025 His one hundred percent record in Slam finals shields the fact that getting to the last business day has often caused more palpitations for his team and supporters. Tim Ellis, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025 Consuming large amounts can lead to cardiovascular issues like high blood pressure, palpitations, and even arrhythmias. Dr. Baibing Chen, CNBC, 27 May 2025 People with heart disease: Symptoms such as palpitations, shortness of breath, or unusual fatigue may indicate a serious problem. Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for palpitation
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Noun
  • Court documents say Sarah had no pulse but was warm to the touch, and was lying naked on the floor in the couple's bedroom.
    Victoria Moorwood, The Enquirer, 24 July 2025
  • When Louisville police officers arrived, prosecutors said, Florian had no pulse and was lying in front of the SUV without shoes.
    Daniella Segura, Sacbee.com, 18 July 2025
Noun
  • The electric throb of cicadas enters my veins like an ether.
    Helen Whybrow July 7, Literary Hub, 7 July 2025
  • The ’70s-evoking folk fare that dots the front half of the record greatly contrasts with the dance floor throb of the latter, and few of the hooks hit as hard as some of her previous work.
    Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 30 May 2025

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“Palpitation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/palpitation. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.

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