as in touching
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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Serve the egg on the side for anyone who prefers things not touching.—
Allison Palmer,
Kansas City Star,
10 Mar. 2026 -
People with seasonal allergies should avoid touching their eyes while outside and quickly wash up and change clothes once indoors, according to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.—
Hali Smith
March 10,
Idaho Statesman,
10 Mar. 2026
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Lead with that part of the experience to connect with what young people are feeling in the moment.—
Alexis Redding,
CNBC,
15 Mar. 2026
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But others reported feeling significant to severe pain and being unable to sleep, including two women who had given birth by cesarian section, per the court document.—
Logan Smith,
CBS News,
15 Mar. 2026
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Jalen Smith, one of the men alleged to have helped perpetrate a sprawling college basketball point-shaving scheme, pleaded guilty Monday in federal court to charges stemming from a Department of Justice indictment that unspooled the gambling ring.—
Mike Vorkunov,
New York Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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In 2025, companies were talking about using artificial intelligence to trim expenses, like shaving a few points off operating costs with copilots and automation tools.—
Deirdre Bosa,
CNBC,
5 Mar. 2026
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For longer storage, freeze blackberries by first rinsing and patting them dry.—
Christine Fiorentino,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Mar. 2026
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For our littlest kids, this might mean patting the back of a worried friend, waving to an elderly neighbor, or breaking a cookie in half to share with a younger brother.—
Catherine Newman,
Parents,
22 Feb. 2026
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This includes activities like brushing your hair, reaching for objects on shelves or playing certain sports.—
NBC news,
NBC news,
11 Mar. 2026
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After each dangerous sequence, however, the singer is shown casually brushing himself off and returning to set, while the stunt performers who executed the risky scenes appear bruised and dusty as filming wraps.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 Mar. 2026
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Instead, Correa recommended adding concealer, such as YSL's Touche Éclat, which has an illuminating effect, to the upper and inner corners of the eye and the upper sides of the nose, then gently tapping the product into the skin with either your clean fingertips or a small makeup brush.—
Caroline Shannon Karasik,
InStyle,
15 Mar. 2026
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Bethune said while tapping strategic oil reserves may help mitigate the demand pinch, easing sanctions on Russian oil will have little impact on world oil prices.—
Rachel Barber,
USA Today,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Palpating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/palpating. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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