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throbbed

  • past participle of throb.
  • past tense form of throb.

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But while Kyrgios said his wrist "throbbed" after the Brisbane comeback, it was quickly clear it was the abdominal issue hampering him against Fearnley.

From BBC Jan. 13, 2025

“Some people like loud music to relax and express their emotions on the dance floor,” Pledov said as a thumping electronic soundtrack throbbed in the background.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 5, 2023

He was heartened, though, knowing the Hurricanes had beaten the Rangers, 3-1, even if his mouth throbbed.

From New York Times May 27, 2022

In late afternoon, the wind throbbed at 28 mph and gusted to 39 mph.

From Washington Post Apr. 1, 2022

When girls and men gathered to sit and talk, when the great phonograph played music that throbbed in his stomach and made beautiful and huge pictures form vaguely in his head, Frankie loved it.

From "Cannery Row" by John Steinbeck