throb
verb (used without object)
to beat with increased force or rapidity, as the heart under the influence of emotion or excitement; palpitate.
throbs
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pluralof throb.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof throb (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
throbverb (used without object)to beat with increased force or rapidity, as the heart under the influence of emotion or excitement; palpitate.
Example Sentences
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The production, co-created and directed by Moisés Kaufman, throbs with lip-synchable pop hits of such eclectic range that the dance club energy eventually ensnares everybody.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 20, 2024
Such waves can be detected in the way the star’s light pulses and throbs.
From Science Magazine ● Dec. 13, 2023
My heart throbs in my jaw: so close.
From Slate ● Apr. 29, 2023
Its story is told through its throbs of tumult, daunting hurdles, spirited triumphs and terrible tragedies.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 12, 2022
When I close my eyes, the chopper slices and throbs in my skull.
From "Without Refuge" by Jane Mitchell
