as in victory
an instance of defeating an enemy or opponent
the judges' decision was unanimous: the palm would go to the pianist who had played an early piece by Chopin
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as in to wish
to offer (something fake, useless, or inferior) as genuine, useful, or valuable
another low-rent company trying to palm cheesy merchandise upon mail-order customers
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Recent Examples of palm
Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 18 May 2026
The remote settlement is known for its salt pools, palm groves and ancient sites including the Shali Fortress and the Oracle of Ammon, where Alexander the Great is said to have been declared divine.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 18 May 2026
Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 20 Mar. 2026
Slicing this way makes the lemons easier to palm.
—Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 10 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Roughly nine hours west of Cairo, Siwa is known for salt pools, palm groves and the Oracle of Ammon, where Alexander the Great is said to have been declared divine.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 18 May 2026
The remote settlement is known for its salt pools, palm groves and ancient sites including the Shali Fortress and the Oracle of Ammon, where Alexander the Great is said to have been declared divine.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 18 May 2026
Verb
Of the billionaires who line up on the Messeplatz for the First Choice VIP opening at Art Basel, few would be out of place palming handshakes and quaffing Champagne at the Steigenberger Icon Grandhotel Belvédère.
—Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 20 Mar. 2026
Slicing this way makes the lemons easier to palm.
—Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 10 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for palm
Noun
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The Cubs did just enough to scratch a run across against Braves lefty Chris Sale, and the bullpen kept tossing up zeros en route to a 2-0 victory to snap a four-game losing streak.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2026
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The Lions took a 3-2 victory on an afternoon that could have been their last of the season.—
Martin Henderson,
Oc Register,
15 May 2026
Verb
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Those wishing to stay anonymous can call Crime Stoppers of Minnesota at 1-800-222-8477 or submit a tip here.—
Nick Lentz,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
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The university said Jerry Welsh Gymnasium would serve as a memorial space for students, teammates and members of the campus community wishing to leave flowers and messages in Smith’s honor.—
Christina Coulter,
PEOPLE,
19 May 2026
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The probability of a win is higher as Burnley are usually closer to the bottom of the league.—
Andy Mitten,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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Then, helping the Dodgers to a 4-0 win and series victory against the Padres on Wednesday, Ohtani threw five shutout innings and gave up just three hits.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
21 May 2026
Verb
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And then there’s a lot of debate about how much damage has been inflicted on the Iranians in turn.—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
20 May 2026
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When Hitler turned his eyes to the east and invaded the Soviet Union during Operation Barbarossa, German forces inflicted a series of stunning losses against the Soviets, thereby demonstrating the supremacy of their Panzer III and Panzer IV designs.—
Matthew S Williams,
Interesting Engineering,
20 May 2026
Verb
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Fifty-two seconds later, Jill Saulnier placed a perfect shot pass off Philips’ pad to a driving Sophie Shirley.—
Hailey Salvian,
New York Times,
10 May 2026
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The standout Indian kitchen has tandoor ovens — an industry rarity — meaning curries arrive with real naan instead of the pita many other ships pass off as a substitute.—
David Dickstein,
Oc Register,
22 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Although no criminal charges have been filed against Diaz, MLB’s personal conduct policy allows the league to impose significant discipline regardless of the legal outcome.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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The Council last year passed legislation imposing significantly more restrictions on outdoor dining compared to the loose regulations allowing restaurants to participate with few barriers during the pandemic.—
Josephine Stratman,
New York Daily News,
14 May 2026
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While other firms have trimmed entry-level hiring as AI takes over the admin tasks normally palmed off to younger workers, EY is actively investing in early-career talent.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
1 Apr. 2026
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The unique shape helps keep your palm off the table while offering a spot for your thumb to rest.—
Brenda Stolyar,
Wired News,
9 May 2025
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“Palm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/palm. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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