Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for palped
Verb
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Zachary was a cherished friend whose kindness and spirit touched everyone who knew him.—
Evy Lewis,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026 -
Although disaster struck in the Stars’ final game last spring, when Edmonton touched Oettinger for two goals on two shots in Game 5 of their playoff series, and the goalie was lifted after just seven minutes.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
16 Apr. 2026
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Davie will be replaced by Matt Brittin on May 18, though the ex-Google executive has already made his presence felt on BBC premises, introducing himself to staff ahead of his official start date.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
15 Apr. 2026
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What once felt like personal failure can begin to look like an unmet need for understanding and support.—
Malana VanTyler,
Sacbee.com,
15 Apr. 2026
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On two separate occasions earlier in the month, Rick Nicholson brushed the chest of two players while attempting to swat away insects, according to the parents of three players who spoke on condition of anonymity out of fears their daughters might face retaliation.—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
16 Apr. 2026
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Older ones brushed it off as a typical relationship conflict.—
Ryan Brennan,
Sacbee.com,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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In the fifth a 96-mph fastball from Kikuchi grazed Cronenworth’s chin.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Apr. 2026
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The ball grazed Cronenworth's shoulder before hitting him in the chin.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
19 Apr. 2026
Verb
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May watched, jaw clenched, arms crossed, eyes glassy.—
Justin Williams,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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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
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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
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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 22 Apr. 2026.
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