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
  • But the negative effect of the food additives that Kennedy seems most worried about is felt by only a small subset of eaters.
    Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 3 Dec. 2024
  • Bespoke Post Stargazing Kit Sometimes, the best way to feel more in tune with the stars is to simply look up.
    Sara Coughlin, SELF, 3 Dec. 2024
Definition of feel
Verb
  • Smith wagered his hair on it, making a bet with three cadets over the winner with the losing side having to shave their head.
    Matt Weyrich, Baltimore Sun, 14 Dec. 2024
  • Buehler had shaved his head to help raise money for childhood cancer research through St. Baldrick’s Foundation.
    Jen Karmarkar, Orange County Register, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of shave
Verb
  • Rather than draw the lines clearly, there's a suggestion at the end of this breadcrumb of this book that has been used and touched on through the last 40 years.
    Jeff Conway, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
  • With a rare combination of strength, balance, endurance, smarts, and touch for the snow, Shiffrin has rarely DNFed—ski racing lingo for did not finish.
    Peggy Shinn, Outside Online, 2 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
  • For now, the park has encouraged visitors to limit showers to five minutes and take other steps, such as selective flushing of toilets and turning off water when possible while brushing teeth or shaving.
    Ronald J. Hansen, The Arizona Republic, 7 Dec. 2024
  • Each knit, whether an oversized turtleneck, or brushed tee, is designed in Stockholm from yarn that is OEKO-TEX certified.
    Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of brush
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