as in feels
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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This way, the space feels truly your own on delivery day.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025 -
The wide-leg silhouette feels chic and trendy without having to sacrifice on comfort.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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The concept touches on many of the topics driving political debate across the United States, from criminal justice reform and diversity, equity, and inclusion to affirmative action and immigration.—
John Scott Lewinski,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
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These touches not only boost revenue but also reduce manual effort.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
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Those varying responses often have an offsetting effect that shaves off the most extreme edges of the group’s volatility.—
Catherine Brock,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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Accessories, colored extensions, and unique shaves all accentuate the beauty of natural hair to help anyone achieve the best natural hairstyles for curly hair.—
Ashley Alese Edwards,
Glamour,
26 Aug. 2025
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Penny pats Harry's snout and jumps at his face at home.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Aug. 2025
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As a matter of fact, pats on the back are probably very few and far between.—
Nour Rahal,
Freep.com,
10 Aug. 2025
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“Palpates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/palpates. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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