palpitation
noun
the act of palpitating.
palpitations
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pluralof palpitation.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Oshea Orchid, a local lawyer, filed the first class-action lawsuit in 2023 against the operators of the county’s second-largest landfill, alleging the fumes were sickening her neighbors, causing headaches and heart palpitations.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 12, 2026
The stress meant his wife suffered "significant mental and physical symptoms", including insomnia, heart palpitations, panic attacks, and many episodes of crying, he added.
From BBC ● Jun. 28, 2026
“American Flag Blue” paint would fill inbound passengers to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport with patriotic palpitations as they looked outside their windows through the clean, crystal-clear water.
From Slate ● Jun. 27, 2026
A child feels the same palpitations when the resort pool comes into view.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 11, 2026
Getting through the door only causes me minor heart palpitations this time.
From "Ask the Passengers" by A.S. King
