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Throbbing

of Throb

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Similar meaning 4

Rhythmic 84% connected

Alt. of Rhythmical

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Rhythmic 84% connected

Alt. of Rhythmical

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Rhythmical 84% connected

Pertaining to, or of the nature of, rhythm

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Rhythmical 84% connected

Pertaining to, or of the nature of, rhythm

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Broader term 4

Beat 76% connected

of Beat

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Pulsation 76% connected

A beating or throbbing, especially of the heart or of an artery, or in an inflamed part; a beat of the pulse.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Pulse 76% connected

Leguminous plants, or their seeds, as beans, pease, etc.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Sound 76% connected

The air bladder of a fish; as, cod sounds are an esteemed article of food.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Pulse 74% connected

Leguminous plants, or their seeds, as beans, pease, etc.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Pulse 74% connected

Leguminous plants, or their seeds, as beans, pease, etc.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Throb 74% connected

To beat, or pulsate, with more than usual force or rapidity; to beat in consequence of agitation; to palpitate; -- said of the heart, pulse, etc.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Throb 74% connected

To beat, or pulsate, with more than usual force or rapidity; to beat in consequence of agitation; to palpitate; -- said of the heart, pulse, etc.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Synonym 2

Pounding 92% connected

of Pound

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Throb 92% connected

To beat, or pulsate, with more than usual force or rapidity; to beat in consequence of agitation; to palpitate; -- said of the heart, pulse, etc.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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