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palliations

noun

plural of palliation
1
as in legs up

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as in extenuations

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for palliations
  1. legs up
  2. confessions
  3. helping hands
  4. supports
  5. hands
  6. reliefs
  7. assists
  8. aids
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
Noun
  • Olivia moved to a center stage to deliver her vulnerable confessions of insecurity and self-doubt.
    — Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 26 Sep. 2026
  • His confessions opened up an entirely new phase of the investigation.
    — William Turton, ProPublica, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of confessions
Noun
  • 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
Noun
  • The result is a feedback loop where leadership sets aggressive targets, teams present a rosier picture than reality supports and leadership then makes the next round of decisions on inflated data.
    — Nacho De Marco, Forbes.com, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Securitize's platform supports tokenization of traditional assets like stocks and funds.
    — Paulina Likos, CNBC, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of supports
Noun
  • Boise State fans are accustomed to their Broncos putting the rock into the hands of running backs and grinding down opposition defenses.
    — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Using your hands to compact, shape the mixture into thick blocks.
    — Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 25 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
Noun
  • Rae Burrell co-led the Sparks with 20 points and added two assists.
    — Jordan Puente, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Jordin Canada finished with 11 points and 10 assists, recording her 10th game of the season with at least 10 assists.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of assists
Noun
  • Because high-potency vapes drive up physical tolerance, standard quitting aids — like over-the-counter patches or nicotine gum — can sometimes feel inadequate to a user seeking immediate relief.
    — Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 24 Sep. 2026
  • 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
Definition of aids
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“Palliations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/palliations. Accessed 29 Sep. 2026.

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