palpating

present participle of palpate

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for palpating
Verb
  • Rafael Nadal was famous for pulling at his shorts, tucking his hair behind his ears, and touching his nose, for example, while Serena Williams was known to bounce her ball a specific number of times (five on the first serve, and two on the second).
    Caroline Tien, SELF, 5 Sep. 2025
  • And also as an only child that's touching to see them together.
    KiMi Robinson, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • This type of bag will keep your essentials close without feeling bulky.
    Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 9 Sep. 2025
  • The jeans have a draping effect without feeling bulky, and the high-rise fit helps keep my shape cinched in.
    Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • At the same time, the Congressional Budget Office sees tariffs shaving trillions of dollars off the deficit.
    Jason Ma, Fortune, 25 Aug. 2025
  • When a trompo taco is ordered, a cook brandishes a knife of ferocious sharpness, shaving a thin, broad piece large enough to overhang the corn tortilla it’s laid upon.
    Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 24 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Keep your greens crisp by draining, rinsing, and patting them dry before using.
    Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 2 Sep. 2025
  • At times, its puzzle-solving and chaotic arcade shooting felt like patting your head while rubbing your stomach.
    Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • To help avoid tonsil stones, maintain your oral hygiene by brushing, flossing, and visiting the dentist regularly.
    Mark Gurarie, Health, 4 Sep. 2025
  • Later, Teegan and Ethan reacted to the rumor, brushing it off and calling out Veronica for her behavior.
    Liza Esquibias, People.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • While clean deodorant has become one of the most popular products in body care with a slew of heritage brands tapping in, Covello said the brand received a lot of pushback in the early days.
    Emily Burns, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2025
  • Teams are tapping into AI not just to move faster, but to go deeper — delivering the very best creative thinking, immersive storytelling, and future-forward design.
    Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2025
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“Palpating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/palpating. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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