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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Well, that feels like a great place to leave it.—
Ben Smith,
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14 Feb. 2026 -
Order Nanee’s polenta cakes with a hearty sauce that feels indulgent without being heavy; a seasonal gnocchi, currently with acorn squash and local mushrooms; or osso buco, perfect to share.—
USA TODAY NETWORK,
USA Today,
13 Feb. 2026
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And this touches what seems the central tension of the poem, that God doesn’t have to live with and experience the repercussions of their choices and actions; the speaker does.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 Feb. 2026
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Any plates, cups, mugs, silverware, or casserole dishes must be cleaned before food touches the surface.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
15 Feb. 2026
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In his 1939 version, William Wyler shaves away huge chunks of the story.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
13 Feb. 2026
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Witness as Guy Fieri shaves his iconic goatee and trades his frosty spikes for a sensible combover.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Feb. 2026
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During the performance, the singer kneels down to hand Fox the award and pats his head before continuing on.—
Luzdelia Caballero,
CBS News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Inside the facility, Angela empties her pockets, a guard scans her with a metal-detection wand, pats her down and asks her to spread her legs.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Palpates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/palpates. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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