palped

Definition of palpednext
past tense of palp

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for palped
Verb
  • For anyone of a certain age who spent any time watching PBS on TV, Bob Ross remains a pop cultural icon and phenomenon who touched us in many different ways.
    Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 4 June 2026
  • An 86-year-old Vietnamese restaurant owner whose generosity touched millions online has recieved a life-changing gift of her own, after a viral fundraiser helped secure her a new home.
    ABC News, ABC News, 4 June 2026
Verb
  • It’s been just two years since Bottega Veneta launched its inaugural fragrance collection, in which, much like the Maison’s intricate leatherwork, the sinuous bottles perched atop sculptural marble stands felt like stand-alone works of art.
    Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 3 June 2026
  • The anticipation of ripping off hard wax didn’t magically disappear, and for my first few waxes post-birth, my skin felt more sensitive than usual.
    Aimee Simeon, Allure, 3 June 2026
Verb
  • But officials and executives brushed off regional tensions and security implications, insisting that the ferry is just for tourism.
    Wayne Chang, CNN Money, 3 June 2026
  • Morris said Taylor accidentally brushed against Coles, and that Lisa attempted to de-escalate the situation.
    Maveah Griffith, Charlotte Observer, 3 June 2026
Verb
  • The driver and passenger, who was grazed by a bullet, were taken to Jackson Memorial Hospital.
    Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 6 June 2026
  • With the Rockies holding a 7-0 lead, Rumfield sent a drive to deep right-center, where the ball grazed the outside of Adell's glove before hitting his head and bounding over the wall.
    ABC News, ABC News, 3 June 2026
Verb
  • On April 23, LeCroy remembered, Crews caught a sinking liner, held his glove in the air, clenched his fist and screamed into his glove.
    Spencer Nusbaum, New York Times, 19 May 2026
  • Tuanzebe—born in Bunia, raised in Rochdale—is sprinting toward the corner flag, fists clenched at his waist, triumphant.
    Franklin Leonard, Vanity Fair, 14 May 2026
Verb
  • The new map has shaved off some of that surplus support to help bolster Democratic odds in neighboring, more competitive swing districts nearer to the Central Valley.
    Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 3 June 2026
  • Joe Wilkinson, a captain for the Los Angeles City Fire Department, was one of the many who volunteered to have his head shaved.
    Marianne Love, Daily News, 1 June 2026
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“Palped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/palped. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.

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