NYT Dictionary

THROB

/θɹɑb/
VerbNounTHRAHBGrade 5

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2020, 2021, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

To pound or beat rapidly or violently.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

From Middle English throbben; possibly of imitative origin. Cognate with Scots thrab (“to throb”). Compare also drub.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

throbbingpoundingpulsatepulseshuddershiverthrillaccentacheagonize

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 4 recorded puzzles:

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