as in feels
medical
to examine (part of the body) by touching it
The doctor palpated his ribs to see if there was any tenderness.
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Plus, the crisp white colorway feels especially suited for summer use and travel to warmer destinations.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
16 May 2026 -
Meanwhile, Grogu is still in training, but Luke feels his heart isn't in it.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
16 May 2026
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All of this goes down before even one Louboutin touches the surgically clean white marble floor or ultra-plush Yves Klein blue carpet within the monumental lobby.—
Melinda Sheckells,
HollywoodReporter,
16 May 2026
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Other notable moments include the return of the original theme song, sung by Raya Yarbrough; the closing of the loop from the pilot episode, showing Jamie was the man outside Claire’s window watching her; and the beautiful forget-me-nots growing near the stones after Jamie touches one.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
15 May 2026
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The decision to move elections to November shaves several months off the existing terms of the mayor, vice mayor and commissioners.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
22 Apr. 2026
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For beard trims and shaves, go to Pisterzi in Soho.—
The Editors,
Curbed,
16 Apr. 2026
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Tuanzebe buries his head in Bakambu’s neck and pats his back repeatedly.—
Franklin Leonard,
Vanity Fair,
14 May 2026
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But when Sandel saw more chimps appear, the primates did not reunite in their typical fashion of loud screaming, pats on the back and holding hands.—
Taylor Nicioli,
CNN Money,
20 Apr. 2026
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“Palpates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/palpates. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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