PALLIATIONS Synonyms: 69 Similar and Opposite Words

palliations

noun

plural of palliation

as in legs up

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Noun

Rachel Yve, who posted a 20-minute somatic sleep support session on InsightTimer, blends somatic exercises, breathwork and progressive muscle relaxation, including legs up the wall.

— Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2026
On slide four of her carousel, Pink included a cute photo of Jameson posing with his arms and one of his legs up.

— Christina Perrier, InStyle, 23 July 2026

Definition of legs up

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Federal prosecutors collected the text messages, emails, bank withdrawals and deposits, and confessions of Diamantis accomplices in his bribery and extortion scheme.

— Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 19 Sep. 2026
Toward the end of the film, many walls of secrets come crashing down — some inexplicably so, through unprompted confessions.

— Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 16 Sep. 2026

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Costume makers sat at their respective tables concentrated on their finishing touches, while young helping hands dashed in and out of the room bringing items to other departments.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 4 May 2026
Few, though, have the social media reach to enlist such powerful helping hands.

— NPR, NPR, 3 Nov. 2025

Definition of helping hands

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Whether those supports prove durable may ultimately depend on whether companies continue to exceed already lofty expectations.

— Alex Shahidi, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2026
The trunk lid was reinforced and features a huge, adjustable carbon fiber wing mounted on trapezoidal supports.

— Joel Feder, The Drive, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of supports

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However, a process built around experimentation and human hands — which can only work so fast — becomes complicated as demand accelerates.

— Mary Wenthur, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026
Among other things, Noohu accused showrunner Ed Brubaker of rubbing his back and of making comments about running his hands through Noohu’s hair.

— Gene Maddaus, Variety, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of hands

Noun

This works well for tapestries, quilts, stone reliefs, frottage—media whose own materiality is assertive enough to compete with Zumthor’s surfaces.

— Katy Barkan, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2026
Beyond its fascinating reliefs depicting pharaohs and Egyptian deities, the temple offers sweeping panoramic views across Madrid’s western districts.

— Jennifer Fernández Solano, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of reliefs

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The Seltos has a bigger standard touchscreen, more available driver aids, and more convenience features — such as a power-adjustable driver’s seat or leather upholstery — at a lower price.

— ABC News, ABC News, 16 Sep. 2026
Also found in the hotel room, per the outlet, were a handgun, empty pill capsules, a cup with white residue, sleep aids and THC gummies.

— Liam Quinn, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2026

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