as in touched
medical
to examine (part of the body) by touching it
The doctor palpated his ribs to see if there was any tenderness.
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The agency also suggested washing items and surfaces that may have touched the formula using hot, soapy water or a dishwasher.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026 -
One also alleged Busfield touched his genitals several times, according to the criminal complaint.—
Liza Esquibias,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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At first, [it] maybe could have felt like a caricature.—
Yvonne Villarreal,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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Brook's impact is felt across the department.—
Dawn White,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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The decision to move elections to November shaved several months off the existing terms of the mayor, vice mayor and commissioners.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
12 June 2026
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Fermin’s second home run in as many days after going deep for the first time in 121 plate appearances briefly shaved the Padres’ deficit to 4-2 in the fifth inning.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 June 2026
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Wemby walked over and patted him a couple of times on the back.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
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The guard then patted Clark on the shoulder.—
Ryan Gaydos OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
8 June 2026
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“Palpated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/palpated. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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