as in warm
having or showing kindly feeling and sincere interest
the salesman changed his palsy attitude when he realized that I wasn't buying
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as in paralysis
complete or partial loss of physical function (as motion or sensation) in a part of the body
palsy can sometimes be caused by a brain injury
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Recent Examples of palsy
Chris Kelly, Washington Post, 30 Aug. 2023
But those who develop symptoms such as facial palsy, swollen joints, or arthritis as a result of longer term infections may produce enough immunity to protect to some extent against additional infections.
—Alice Park, Time, 15 Aug. 2023
Laura Dorwart, Verywell Health, 13 Aug. 2024
Wexton is battling progressive supranuclear palsy, or PSP, which has affected her voice and range of movement.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN, 26 July 2024
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Adjective
Like 50 Cent before him, Conway the Machine has an origin story worthy of a gangsta rap superhero: a 2012 shooting that left him with Bell’s palsy, facial paralysis, a slur and a new sense of purpose.
—Chris Kelly, Washington Post, 30 Aug. 2023
But those who develop symptoms such as facial palsy, swollen joints, or arthritis as a result of longer term infections may produce enough immunity to protect to some extent against additional infections.
—Alice Park, Time, 15 Aug. 2023
Noun
Some of the common causes of face tingling are certain medications, allergies, anxiety, migraines, nerve damage, Bell’s palsy, shingles, multiple sclerosis, stroke, trigeminal neuralgia, epilepsy, and fibromyalgia.
—Laura Dorwart, Verywell Health, 13 Aug. 2024
Wexton is battling progressive supranuclear palsy, or PSP, which has affected her voice and range of movement.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN, 26 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for palsy
Adjective
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Carry a windshield scraper, jumper cables, a small shovel, flashlight, cell phone, blanket and additional warm clothing, drinking water, and high-calorie non-perishable food.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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It’s kept me warm in the cold winter months but has transitioned easily into spring.—
Megan Schaltegger,
People.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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The sheer volume of information, often conflicting and overwhelming, can lead to compassion fatigue or a sense of paralysis.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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Ski With the Matterhorn As Your Backdrop Photo: Getty Images As one of the premiere ski destinations on the planet, choosing which Swiss slopes to glide down can induce a touch of decision paralysis.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
21 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Vermont's politics and demographics are also more friendly to Sanders' views than other battleground districts in the Trump era.—
Stephen Fowler,
NPR,
22 Mar. 2025
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Baseball’s celebration of that day often obscures the fact that MLB hasn’t been African American friendly in decades.—
Terence Moore,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The Mallard Lounge epitomizes the après-ski tradition, providing a gracious transition from active days to relaxed evenings.—
Shelby Knick,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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Mina, worried about her young kids doing the math about her long, grueling commute, cautiously accepts Alma’s gracious offer.—
Manuel Betancourt,
Variety,
28 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Despite the merry mix-up, Sustr successfully put the ball in the net with 21:17 left for the Knights, who held on for a 2-1 victory in a Windy City Ram Classic second-round game in New Lenox.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Mar. 2025
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The merry month of May used to be an outlier on the Red Rocks Amphitheatre calendar, and any artist that dared book past September tempted the wrath of show-stopping cold and snow.—
John Wenzel,
The Denver Post,
7 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The boxer looked thrilled to walk the carpet with his future wife, giving Leerdam affectionate kisses and showing some PDA on the carpet.—
Natasha Dye,
People.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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See the 10 'most popular' dog breeds of 2024 Although French Bulldogs have once again snagged first place, the canines in the second and third slots are also known for their friendly and affectionate demeanors.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA TODAY,
20 Mar. 2025
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“Palsy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/palsy. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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