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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
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Many individuals feel too stressed or busy will avoid treating themselves, according to a study by Cornell SC Johnson College of Business published in the Journal of Consumer Research.—
Kate Wieczorek,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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By getting a sneak peek at the course, McIlroy aims to feel more relaxed and focused during the tournament week.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Mar. 2025
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Elon Musk, meanwhile, lost $11 billion on Thursday, adding to the $99 billion the Tesla CEO has lost this year, and saw 5.5 percent shaved off Tesla’s shares.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
4 Apr. 2025
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For comparison, the release estimates that the 2018-19 Trump trade war with China shaved 0.2% off GDP and killed 142,000 jobs.—
Katharina Buchholz,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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The shift is pushing into domains where only humans operate today—strategic negotiations, creative problem-solving and high-stakes decisions—expanding into the $20 trillion market of human expertise that software has never touched. 2.—
Ethan Batraski,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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The only one who could seemingly touch Eovaldi was Abreu.—
Mac Cerullo,
Hartford Courant,
27 Mar. 2025
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Both teams threatened with Mikel Merino’s header palmed away by Matz Sels and David Raya denying Chris Wood at the other end.—
James McNicholas,
The Athletic,
26 Feb. 2025
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His stunning, one-handed outlet passes — often completed in a single fluid motion, without ever bringing the ball below his shoulders after palming the rebound — resemble water polo passes.—
Bennett Durando,
The Denver Post,
16 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Coat an 8-inch round cake pan with olive oil, line the bottom of the pan with parchment paper, and lightly brush the parchment with olive oil.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
31 Mar. 2025
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One micro-braided tendril brushed her face and a few were left free of the bun to fall over her shoulders.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
31 Mar. 2025
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“Palp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/palp. Accessed 11 Apr. 2025.
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