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Recent Examples of Synonyms for palp
Verb
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Expect a thorough exam, during which the provider will palpate (touch) the bicep, check for swelling or tenderness, and assess your range of motion and strength.—
Sarah Jividen,
Health,
11 Oct. 2024 -
At your prenatal visits, your doctor or midwife will check your baby's position by palpating or feeling your belly to find the baby’s head, back, and bottom.—
Donna Murray, RN,
Parents,
25 July 2024
Verb
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Brand founder Rosie Jane designs her clean scents to feel easy, breezy, and imminently wearable in everyday life.—
Jenny Berg,
Allure,
8 Feb. 2025
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The key to making a space feel unique and lived in—not straight out of a box—is filling it with variety.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
8 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Nearly $2 billion in upgrades would only shave off 10 minutes from the 5.5-hour journey, according to the study. $24 billion in upgrades would trim 35 minutes.—
Ryan Deto,
Axios,
6 Feb. 2025
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Diners can add black truffles, shaved or sliced, to any dish for market price.—
Susan Stapleton,
USA TODAY,
3 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The patient never touches the sheets at a regular hospital.—
DAVID J. NEAL,
Miami Herald,
7 Feb. 2025
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His influence extended beyond the sports field, touching the lives of many young people in the area through his dedication and guidance.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Wonder what palms Sam Altman greased for Trevor Noah to suggest AI can make a new Rihanna album happen.—
August Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Feb. 2025
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Pick something that looks tasty and slightly intimidating and clumsily palm some chopsticks.—
Bradley Hohulin,
The Indianapolis Star,
27 Sep. 2024
Verb
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At the same time, Hyde’s closeness to the material might be why the film is so eager to brush thornier, messier feelings under the rug in favor of something much less interesting.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
24 Jan. 2025
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Powder: While the base coat is wet, the nail will be dipped into the colored powder, or the powder can be sprinkled or brushed onto the nail.—
Lisa DeSantis,
Glamour,
22 Jan. 2025
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“Palp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/palp. Accessed 13 Feb. 2025.
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