as in touching
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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There are shareable recipes, naturally, but also touching dedications to her family and anecdotes about the parties of her youth.—
The Bon Appétit,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 Feb. 2026 -
Picture this, Boyle says, like the points of two ice cream cones touching each other, with their contact representing the big bang.—
Sarah Scoles,
Scientific American,
10 Feb. 2026
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Well, at least there’s a Super Bowl ad that addresses the frustration many may be feeling, courtesy of the company that provides pills for hair loss, weight loss and libido loss.—
Omar L. Gallaga,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Glenn was thrilled for the work her teammates put in and honest about not physically feeling well Sunday night.—
Brittany Ghiroli,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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There wasn’t even a full question asked about the secret project using computer technology aimed at shaving fractions of a second off speedskating times to help the Americans bring home gold medals from the Milan Cortina Olympics.—
Howard Fendrich,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Feb. 2026
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Some of the same men involved in the NBA case were also indicted earlier this month in what federal prosecutors in Pennsylvania say was a college basketball point-shaving ring.—
Mike Vorkunov,
New York Times,
27 Jan. 2026
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Akhparian asked while patting himself down and feigning to be in search of a weapon.—
Linh Tat,
Daily News,
8 Feb. 2026
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The dog then slumped into the boat, with one crew member gently patting it in comfort.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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Allowing people to keep doing some tasks on their own, like brushing their teeth, is critical for keeping their sense of self in the world.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
12 Feb. 2026
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Turn them over; repeat brushing with olive oil and sprinkling seasonings.—
Faye Levy,
Oc Register,
11 Feb. 2026
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The tax pro can advise you about the various tax consequences, including the likely bills for tapping your nest egg and selling your home.—
Liz Weston,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Feb. 2026
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Receiver Santonio Holmes had nine catches for 131 yards — including a spectacular, toe-tapping reception in the end zone with 35 seconds remaining — and claimed the MVP award.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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“Palpating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/palpating. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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