as in victory
an instance of defeating an enemy or opponent
the judges' decision was unanimous: the palm would go to the pianist who had played an early piece by Chopin
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as in to wish
to offer (something fake, useless, or inferior) as genuine, useful, or valuable
another low-rent company trying to palm cheesy merchandise upon mail-order customers
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Recent Examples of palm
ArsTechnica, 1 June 2026
The island’s botanical gardens are filled with palms, cacti, eucalyptus trees, and other Mediterranean flora.
—Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 20 Mar. 2026
Slicing this way makes the lemons easier to palm.
—Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 10 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Charles Darwin Foundation researchers have now concluded that the adorable creature, small enough to fit into the palm of one’s hand, is a new species, according to a paper published in the journal Zootaxis.
—ArsTechnica, 1 June 2026
The island’s botanical gardens are filled with palms, cacti, eucalyptus trees, and other Mediterranean flora.
—Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Verb
Of the billionaires who line up on the Messeplatz for the First Choice VIP opening at Art Basel, few would be out of place palming handshakes and quaffing Champagne at the Steigenberger Icon Grandhotel Belvédère.
—Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 20 Mar. 2026
Slicing this way makes the lemons easier to palm.
—Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 10 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for palm
Noun
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His new doctrine fueled a decades-long war – one that ultimately carried the communist movement to victory and state power in Beijing in 1949.—
Dhruv Tikekar,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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Ogwumike, who sat out the Sparks’ victory over the Las Vegas Aces last weekend due to a hand injury, moved into sixth place on the WNBA’s career rebounding list with 3,312 and now has a franchise-record 2,339 made field goals for the Sparks.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
30 May 2026
Verb
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According to sources, Charles wishes to leave her the Keppel Tiara, a diamond-and-ruby piece valued at around $44,000, which originally belonged to Alice Keppel, Camilla’s great-great-grandmother.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
2 June 2026
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Stop, stop, don’t all rush in to wish me a happy birthday!—
Allison DeAngelis,
STAT,
1 June 2026
Noun
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New York City will have plenty to celebrate after the Knicks opened the Finals with a statement win.—
Alejandro Avila,
FOXNews.com,
4 June 2026
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The victory extends the Knicks’ playoff win streak to 12 games, becoming the seventh team in NBA history to reach the feat.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
Verb
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Several analysts argue that an open Strait of Hormuz, even one partly controlled by Iran, would inflict less damage on the global economy than one that is closed.—
Hanna Ziady,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
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The more likely to be comfortable inflicting pain on the other side (and on fans)?—
Dan Shanoff,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
Verb
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And in overtime, Troy Terry’s bump pass off the side wall was picked off by Jack Eichel, who squeezed a pass through multiple Anaheim bodies that ricocheted off Dostál to Dorofeyev, who hammered the puck in.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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The standout Indian kitchen has tandoor ovens — an industry rarity — meaning curries arrive with real naan instead of the pita many other ships pass off as a substitute.—
David Dickstein,
Oc Register,
22 Apr. 2026
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The House of Representatives again overrode Republican leaders to pass a bill that would authorize billions of dollars in aid to Ukraine and impose sanctions on Russia.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
5 June 2026
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The House's effort to circumvent leadership on support for Ukraine comes as bipartisan legislation in the Senate to impose new economic sanctions on Russia has languished for more than a year, with senators waiting for a green light from the White House.—
Caitlin Yilek,
CBS News,
5 June 2026
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While other firms have trimmed entry-level hiring as AI takes over the admin tasks normally palmed off to younger workers, EY is actively investing in early-career talent.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
1 Apr. 2026
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The unique shape helps keep your palm off the table while offering a spot for your thumb to rest.—
Brenda Stolyar,
Wired News,
9 May 2025
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“Palm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/palm. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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