palped

Definition of palpednext
past tense of palp

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for palped
Verb
  • Borrowing costs across multiple European economies have touched multi-decade highs in recent weeks, with elevated oil prices driving inflationary fears and complicating how investors assess the future path of interest rates.
    Hugh Leask, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2026
  • His father and one of his brothers Liam said they were moved by how many people Conor touched in his short life.
    Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Each bite had a creamy, savory center and a light crunch that never felt greasy.
    Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2026
  • The Royals felt Strahm was an essential piece to bolster their bullpen.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 9 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The twisted ponytail was paired with a new set of long, feathery bangs, which Kidman wore brushed across her forehead and gently winged out near her temples for more texture and movement.
    Kara Nesvig, Allure, 9 Apr. 2026
  • On two separate occasions earlier in March, Rick Nicholson brushed the chest of two female players while attempting to swat away insects, according to the parents of three players who spoke on condition of anonymity because of concerns that their daughters might face reprisals.
    Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 9 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The stray bullet went through Kaori’s head and grazed her 2-year-old brother’s back.
    Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 11 Apr. 2026
  • As the baby animal grazed in front of D'Amelio, Irwin announced a special homage to her.
    Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 8 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • May watched, jaw clenched, arms crossed, eyes glassy.
    Justin Williams, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2026
  • Among many Niger Deltans, there’s a mixture of ignorance, nonchalance, and clenched resignation around the industry’s environmental dangers, which take a back seat as folks get on with the business of everyday survival.
    Noo Saro-Wiwa, The Dial, 24 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Colbert pulled out another series still of the actor who appeared naked and obscured by an open newspaper while his wife, Lois, played by Jane Kaczmarek, shaved his back.
    Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
  • Resurfacing and Sculpting treatment shaved years off of my skin’s appearance (and all of its New York City congestion) in a matter of 60 minutes.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Apr. 2026
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“Palped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/palped. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.

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