as in victories
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 wishes
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 palms
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
25 June 2026
Native palms and trees are drawn to the property’s edge, forming a living barrier that encloses without isolating.
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Spencer Elliott,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
On a coastal island near Tampa Bay, this 2017 contemporary Mediterranean features an observation terrace that looks out to palms, a canal, and Gulf sunsets.
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The Week Us,
TheWeek,
22 June 2026
But social media has moved healthcare education from traditional offices into the palms of millions through mobile platforms like TikTok and Instagram.
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Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Sun Sentinel,
20 June 2026
Honolulu’s skyline rises above palms and city streets, while Waikiki’s shoreline stays busy from sunrise surfers to sunset diners.
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David Dickstein,
Oc Register,
17 June 2026
Grab the pull-up bar with your hands slightly wider than shoulder-width, palms facing away from you.
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Jakob Roze,
Health,
17 June 2026
As the ocean breeze kicked up, the palms rustled around us.
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Deborah Vankin,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
And in 2020, a Caribbean earthquake off Jamaica caused some downtown Miami buildings to sway along with the palms.
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Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
8 June 2026
John Annese,
New York Daily News,
11 May 2026
Noun
The 17-mile-long strip of land remains largely in its natural state, populated by dense maritime forest of live oaks, saw palmetto, sabal palms, and pines.
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Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
25 June 2026
Native palms and trees are drawn to the property’s edge, forming a living barrier that encloses without isolating.
—
Spencer Elliott,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
On a coastal island near Tampa Bay, this 2017 contemporary Mediterranean features an observation terrace that looks out to palms, a canal, and Gulf sunsets.
—
The Week Us,
TheWeek,
22 June 2026
But social media has moved healthcare education from traditional offices into the palms of millions through mobile platforms like TikTok and Instagram.
—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Sun Sentinel,
20 June 2026
Honolulu’s skyline rises above palms and city streets, while Waikiki’s shoreline stays busy from sunrise surfers to sunset diners.
—
David Dickstein,
Oc Register,
17 June 2026
Grab the pull-up bar with your hands slightly wider than shoulder-width, palms facing away from you.
—
Jakob Roze,
Health,
17 June 2026
As the ocean breeze kicked up, the palms rustled around us.
—
Deborah Vankin,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
And in 2020, a Caribbean earthquake off Jamaica caused some downtown Miami buildings to sway along with the palms.
—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
8 June 2026
Verb
Sibley, trying to get between Popov and his friends, made contact with the teen, palms out and open handed, and Popov stabbed him in the heart, Jafari said.
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John Annese,
New York Daily News,
11 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for palms
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The victories signal a growing influence of the democratic socialist wing within the national Democratic party.
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His individual brilliance translated to team success, as Manchester City won a continental treble (victories in the Premier League championship; the Football Association (FA) Cup, England’s annual knockout tournament; and the Champions League) for the first time.
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Toy Story 5 wishes to keep children in a state of dependency on their toys, just as the franchise itself seeks to keep its aging viewership in a state of perpetual nostalgia.
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The university then became responsible for remediation work and its daily 24/7 security before the crime scene was torn down against some of the victim families’ wishes ahead of a trial at the end of December 2023.
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Despite appearing in just 13 games this season due to injury and having a negative wins above replacement value, per Baseball Reference, Kirk received 1,488,788 votes and second place among AL catchers.
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The Bearquickly became a Primetime Emmy Awards mainstay, with 49 nominations through Seasons 1 to 4 and wins for Best Comedy Series for Season 1.
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The media usually get Black femicide wrong Another problem surrounding intimate partner homicide inflicts its harms after death.
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Instead of providing convenience, services and consumption, the regime only inflicts repression, intrusion and censorship.
Verb
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Please let this statement serve to represent that any Country that imposes such a Tax will immediately be met with a 100% TARIFF on any and all Goods sent to the United States of America.
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The states also told the court that the move imposes a costly burden on election officials to comply and would spread fear about the possibility of prosecution.
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If Clark does manage to get passes off, USC’s lockdown secondary has the chance to live up to the hype.
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“Palms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/palms. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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