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palm

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verb

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
Noun
That’s the case of some Hawaiian palms sent to San Diego because they are being decimated in the wild by an invasive bug. Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 July 2025 Don't forget the less obvious areas that have a high risk for skin cancer: lips, ears, the back of the neck, the back, backs of arms, backs of legs, feet and palms. Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Verb
Both teams threatened with Mikel Merino’s header palmed away by Matz Sels and David Raya denying Chris Wood at the other end. James McNicholas, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025 Face a wall, with your hands on the wall, palms forward. Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for palm
Recent Examples of Synonyms for palm
Noun
  • On World Vitiligo Day, she was honored with her own figure at Madame Tussauds in New York City — a moment Harlow saw not just as a personal achievement, but a victory for the entire community.
    Bryanna Symone, Essence, 9 July 2025
  • The Royals picked up a 4-3 victory over the Pirates.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 9 July 2025
Verb
  • Two people said those affected do not wish to be named in the final report.
    Jake Kanter, Deadline, 12 July 2025
  • If either of Burnett’s sons wishes to serve, they should absolutely be encouraged to run.
    Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 12 July 2025
Noun
  • The Supreme Court's decision to grant the administration's emergency request is another win, albeit a temporary one, for Trump's efforts to overhaul the federal government.
    ABC News, ABC News, 14 July 2025
  • In footage aired by the BBC on Sunday, July 13, Sinner, 23, was seen speaking with the Prince and Princess of Wales, both 43, along with their two eldest children, following his big win.
    Kirsty Hatcher, People.com, 14 July 2025
Verb
  • By pressing Kenyon into the hot pavement, officers violated his civil rights by utilizing excessive force and intentionally inflicting emotional distress, the lawsuit stated.
    Perry Vandell, AZCentral.com, 9 July 2025
  • And while inflicting these massive losses, the oil and gas industry has been pocketing huge profits, more than $1 trillion in the past decade alone.
    Jerry McNerney, Mercury News, 9 July 2025
Verb
  • The storm was around 155 miles southwest of Zihuatanejo, on Mexico's Pacific coastline, on June 30 and is expected to pass off the Baja California Peninsula this week.
    Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA Today, 1 July 2025
  • Taking the ball out under the Celtics’ hoop, Hannum launched a 94-foot pass off the backboard into the hands of Bob Pettit, who had 39 points and 19 rebounds.
    The Athletic NBA Staff, New York Times, 22 June 2025
Verb
  • The president said on Monday that the U.S. will impose 100% tariffs on countries that engage in trade with Russia if there is no peace deal to end the war in Ukraine within 50 days.
    Alain Sherter, CBS News, 14 July 2025
  • This surge follows new state laws imposing harsher penalties for school threats, including felony charges.
    Kelly Puente, The Tennessean, 14 July 2025
Verb
  • 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
  • And there’s an art to delegating, without seemingly palming off work to your team.
    Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 2 Mar. 2023

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“Palm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/palm. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.

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