heart rate
Americannoun
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heart rates
plural
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of heart rate
First recorded in 1870–75
Example Sentences
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In induced neurons, increased recycling activity was connected to weaker grip strength, lower metabolism, and a higher resting heart rate.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 13, 2026
Many people rely on biometric readers displaying sleep, heart rate, recovery, and more.
From Slate ● Oct. 9, 2026
By paying attention to changes in your body like increasing heart rate and feeling sweaty, you can pause, think and wait to decide.”
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 25, 2026
Trauma and stress can put you in "fight or flight" mode, where your heart rate increases, you release adrenaline, and your muscles tense, preparing the body for an external threat, he says.
From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026
Her heart rate was way down, her body temperature had dropped.
From "When Dimple Met Rishi" by Sandhya Menon
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