palp

verb

Definition of palpnext
as in to palpate

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for palp
  1. palpate
  2. feel
  3. shave
  4. touch
  5. palm
  6. brush
Verb
  • 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
Definition of palpate
Verb
  • As a result, wine and liquor sales are down at restaurants, and restaurateurs are feeling it.
    Emily Wilson, Bon Appétit, 16 Dec. 2024
  • But in other places, like Glendale, the shaking was so subtle some people didn’t initially feel it as an earthquake.
    Rong-Gong Lin II, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of feel
Verb
  • The surgeon shaved down part of the bone to make space for the nerve.
    Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 21 Dec. 2024
  • The central bank had surprised the markets by shaving the major short and long term lending rates in July.
    Sonia Heng,Anniek Bao, CNBC, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of shave
Verb
  • Oftentimes, prompts might touch on sensitive topics, and an LLM should try to make as impartial an answer as possible.
    Margarita Simonova, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
  • The other guy touched the ball first, and there was a contact.
    Elias Burke, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of touch
Verb
  • Pick something that looks tasty and slightly intimidating and clumsily palm some chopsticks.
    Bradley Hohulin, The Indianapolis Star, 27 Sep. 2024
  • Even his tattoos are a conspicuous map of his touchstones: a portrait of Stevie Wonder, a hand palming a basketball printed with THE WORLD IS YOURS, an illustration related to the 1976 blaxploitation film The Human Tornado.
    Connor Garel, Vulture, 29 Aug. 2024
Definition of palm
Verb
  • Scattered showers will brush the coast and could bring light-to-moderate rain in some spots.
    Garfield Hylton, Orlando Sentinel, 18 Dec. 2024
  • The intention of brushing is to give the idea that the recipient is a verified buyer who has written positive reviews online.
    Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of brush
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