palpitate
verb (used without object)
to pulsate with unusual rapidity from exertion, emotion, disease, etc.; flutter.
palpitating
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present participleof palpitate.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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They’ve mastered human collaboration, and it’s evident all through their palpitating 13-1 tour of a season festooned with narrow escapes.
From Washington Post ● Jan. 1, 2023
The palpitating rhythm of her thoughts is reminiscent of trying to distract yourself from a Pap smear or a blood draw.
From New York Times ● Jan. 14, 2022
“The crowd went berserk. Just for the occasion, we brought in EMTs who were standing by in case someone's heart started palpitating a little bit too quickly.”
From Fox News ● Jan. 29, 2020
My palpitating heart is also on the plane.
From The Guardian ● Oct. 20, 2018
Nerves twitched, and the vein in one wrist began palpitating.
From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller
