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
Maddy Bendgen, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Nov. 2025
Fingers bruised from lifting boxes on the warehouse floor, palms calloused from delivery bike handlebars, knuckles scarred with kitchen burns.
—Time Video, Time, 5 Nov. 2025
Outside, lush tropical gardens and an expansive evergreen lawn provide ample opportunities for strolls and prime waterfall views, while the heated pool, surrounded by palms towering over chaise lounges, is the perfect spot to unwind and listen to a live band playing in the courtyard.
—Taylor McIntyre, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
But almost all the trees have been destroyed along with date palms and walnut trees.
—Jane Arraf, NPR, 3 Nov. 2025
In these ways, baseball’s past and present join hands, as clock hands do at midnight, or palms do in prayer.
—Steve Rushin, The Atlantic, 2 Nov. 2025
Loop a long and heavy resistance band around both feet, keeping them flexed, and grab each open end of the band with palms facing in.
—Leoni Jesner, Health, 1 Nov. 2025
Press your palms together in front of your chest.
—Cory Martin, Verywell Health, 30 Oct. 2025
If North Island was an ode to solitude and seclusion, Raffles was the exhale — a place where the rhythm of daily life matched the sway of the palms.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 22 Oct. 2025
Noun
Roll the egg between the palms of your hands.
—Maddy Bendgen, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Nov. 2025
Fingers bruised from lifting boxes on the warehouse floor, palms calloused from delivery bike handlebars, knuckles scarred with kitchen burns.
—Time Video, Time, 5 Nov. 2025
Outside, lush tropical gardens and an expansive evergreen lawn provide ample opportunities for strolls and prime waterfall views, while the heated pool, surrounded by palms towering over chaise lounges, is the perfect spot to unwind and listen to a live band playing in the courtyard.
—Taylor McIntyre, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
But almost all the trees have been destroyed along with date palms and walnut trees.
—Jane Arraf, NPR, 3 Nov. 2025
In these ways, baseball’s past and present join hands, as clock hands do at midnight, or palms do in prayer.
—Steve Rushin, The Atlantic, 2 Nov. 2025
Loop a long and heavy resistance band around both feet, keeping them flexed, and grab each open end of the band with palms facing in.
—Leoni Jesner, Health, 1 Nov. 2025
Press your palms together in front of your chest.
—Cory Martin, Verywell Health, 30 Oct. 2025
If North Island was an ode to solitude and seclusion, Raffles was the exhale — a place where the rhythm of daily life matched the sway of the palms.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 22 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for palms
Noun
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The victories are seen by many analysts and political figures as a signal that Democrats have regained momentum after losses in the 2024 election cycle—while some Republican voices warn of growing disconnection from core voters.—
Deputy News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Two days after Democrats saw resounding election victories in multiple states, the debate inside their own ranks over the government shutdown has only intensified, pitting progressives determined to hold the line against moderates eyeing a potential off-ramp.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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In that scenario, the school doesn’t claim the coach engaged in any wrongdoing but instead simply wishes to replace the coach.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
11 Nov. 2025
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Thank you for all of the birthday wishes.—
Georgia Slater,
PEOPLE,
11 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The Panthers’ most recent four wins have all been extremely close, with margins of 3, 3, 7 and 3 points.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Nov. 2025
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The Colts became the second team to reach eight wins on the season, improving to 8-2 on the year.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The Blackcoat's Daughter (2015) Moody and intricate (sometimes maddeningly so), this debut from Oz Perkins (son of Psycho star Anthony) inflicts supernatural horror and grief upon the students of a Catholic boarding school.—
Dennis Perkins,
Entertainment Weekly,
31 Oct. 2025
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And, fair or not, White evangelical Christians are viewed by many as the group that inflicts the most pain.—
John Blake,
CNN Money,
26 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Private jet and business aviation operations have been halted at 12 airports as of early Monday morning, as the Federal Aviation Administration imposes new limits amid the ongoing government shutdown.—
Alia Shoaib,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
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Granted by Orange County Superior Court Judge Richard Oberholzer, the new injunction imposes strict rules on three properties, the Royal Roman Motel, the Royal Grand Inn and Marisco El Tapatio y Antojitos, all located within the same block of First Street east of Grand Avenue.—
Mona Darwish,
Oc Register,
8 Nov. 2025
Verb
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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.—
Haley Sawyer,
Oc Register,
29 Aug. 2025
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“Palms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/palms. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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