palpitate
verb (used without object)
to pulsate with unusual rapidity from exertion, emotion, disease, etc.; flutter.
palpitates
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present tense formof palpitate (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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While he’s on the run, Sid’s mind palpitates with dread.
From New York Times ● Feb. 11, 2016
This is the first test of a new high-intensity underwater blue light source, and my heart palpitates in anticipation.
From New York Times ● Jun. 28, 2012
The omelette palpitates under his fork, unable to believe its luck.
From Time Magazine Archive
His heart palpitates; his limbs are weak; he cannot digest his food; he sweats easily; he gets out of breath.
From Time Magazine Archive
The atmosphere about the Stock Exchange fairly palpitates with suspicion and subterfuge.
From Ainslee's, Vol. 15, No. 6, July 1905 by Various
