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
Julia Ries, Outside Online, 20 June 2025
Now, stepping out of Orlando Airport, we were met by a wall of soft humidity, by palm leaves waving lazily in a hairdryer wind.
—Grace Flahive
june 17, Literary Hub, 17 June 2025
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
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Noun
Another trick to stabilize and strengthen your neck muscles: put your palm on your forehead and press your head into it.
—Julia Ries, Outside Online, 20 June 2025
Now, stepping out of Orlando Airport, we were met by a wall of soft humidity, by palm leaves waving lazily in a hairdryer wind.
—Grace Flahive
june 17, Literary Hub, 17 June 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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for palm
Noun
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To collect enough points for a victory requires the right strategy and some luck with dice rolls.—
Simon Hill,
Wired News,
9 July 2025
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The three-run blast, launched shortly after a 35-minute rain delay, gave the Yankees a 4-0 lead in what became a 10-3 victory.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
9 July 2025
Verb
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In some brands and industries, giving franchisees a higher than usual degree of autonomy and flexibility may work well, whilst in others the franchisor may wish to retain a significant level of control over many aspects of the business.—
Fiona Simpson,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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For schools wishing to offer payments beyond the standard revenue-sharing amounts, those additional funds will need to come from NIL deals.—
Matt Murschel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 June 2025
Noun
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Winners in Georgia have 180 days to claim prizes on draw games and 90 days on instant win games, according to the lottery’s website.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2025
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Several players are chasing their first Tour win, and among the top contenders are Luke Clanton, Bud Cauley, Michael Thorbjornsen, and Denny McCarthy.—
Tim Corlett,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
Verb
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Trump has set a July 9 deadline for imposing reciprocal tariffs, but trade talks have run into obstacles including discussions over duties on farm goods, steel and car parts.—
Jennifer Cunningham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 July 2025
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The state also referenced the heavy toll a monthslong trial could impose on the families as well as the possibility of lengthy appeals even if Kohberger were to be convicted and sentenced to death, according to the letter reviewed by ABC News.—
Kayna Whitworth,
ABC News,
1 July 2025
Verb
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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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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 15 Jul. 2025.
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