as in victories
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 wishes
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 palms
Stephanie Orma,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
The grounds were actually sculpted around the palms, as their presence predated the Westin’s.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 July 2026
Adrenaline rises, blood pressure spikes, heart rate changes, palms grow sweaty, breathing becomes more staccato.
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Literary Hub,
30 June 2026
Many palms are declining due to diseases; sterilize pruners between palms to prevent the spread.
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Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 June 2026
The 17-mile-long strip of land remains largely in its natural state, populated by dense maritime forest of live oaks, saw palmetto, sabal palms, and pines.
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Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
25 June 2026
On a coastal island near Tampa Bay, this 2017 contemporary Mediterranean features an observation terrace that looks out to palms, a canal, and Gulf sunsets.
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The Week Us,
TheWeek,
22 June 2026
But social media has moved healthcare education from traditional offices into the palms of millions through mobile platforms like TikTok and Instagram.
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Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Sun Sentinel,
20 June 2026
Grab the pull-up bar with your hands slightly wider than shoulder-width, palms facing away from you.
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Jakob Roze,
Health,
17 June 2026
John Annese,
New York Daily News,
11 May 2026
Noun
Swaying palms, turquoise waters and historic conch cottages have long defined the allure of Key West.
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Stephanie Orma,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
The grounds were actually sculpted around the palms, as their presence predated the Westin’s.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 July 2026
Adrenaline rises, blood pressure spikes, heart rate changes, palms grow sweaty, breathing becomes more staccato.
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Literary Hub,
30 June 2026
Many palms are declining due to diseases; sterilize pruners between palms to prevent the spread.
—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 June 2026
The 17-mile-long strip of land remains largely in its natural state, populated by dense maritime forest of live oaks, saw palmetto, sabal palms, and pines.
—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
25 June 2026
On a coastal island near Tampa Bay, this 2017 contemporary Mediterranean features an observation terrace that looks out to palms, a canal, and Gulf sunsets.
—
The Week Us,
TheWeek,
22 June 2026
But social media has moved healthcare education from traditional offices into the palms of millions through mobile platforms like TikTok and Instagram.
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Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Sun Sentinel,
20 June 2026
Grab the pull-up bar with your hands slightly wider than shoulder-width, palms facing away from you.
—
Jakob Roze,
Health,
17 June 2026
Verb
Sibley, trying to get between Popov and his friends, made contact with the teen, palms out and open handed, and Popov stabbed him in the heart, Jafari said.
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John Annese,
New York Daily News,
11 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for palms
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This week's quiz highlights America's Founding Fathers, vaccine victories — and much more.
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Pogačar is the overall favorite thanks to his Tour victories in 2020, 2021, 2024 and 2025, as well as his strong form this year.
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The court's decision does not eliminate the agencies themselves but will allow them to be packed with only Republicans or only Democrats, if a president wishes, giving the White House more direct control over their functions.
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According to reports, the company wishes to extend operations at Ginna Clean Energy Center and Nine Mile Point Unit 1 reactors until at least 2049.
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After so many dramatic and 11th-hour wins in the Round of 32, the World Cup's Round of 16 has much to live up to.
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But the frankfurter fest rolls on, with Chestnut and Miki Sudo set to defend last year's wins in the men's and women's divisions, respectively.
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The media usually get Black femicide wrong Another problem surrounding intimate partner homicide inflicts its harms after death.
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Instead of providing convenience, services and consumption, the regime only inflicts repression, intrusion and censorship.
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Filing Deadlines Matter The state imposes strict statutory deadlines that govern how long a family has to formally file a lawsuit.
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Please let this statement serve to represent that any Country that imposes such a Tax will immediately be met with a 100% TARIFF on any and all Goods sent to the United States of America.
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If Clark does manage to get passes off, USC’s lockdown secondary has the chance to live up to the hype.
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“Palms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/palms. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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