palping

Definition of palpingnext
present participle of palp

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for palping
Verb
  • 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
Verb
  • From cushioned walking sneakers to sleek slip-ons and foldable flats, the brand boasts arch-supporting insoles enhanced with anti-odor technology to keep feet feeling fresh and comfortable all day long.
    Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2026
  • Soon an entire city could be feeling it.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • This includes activities like brushing your hair, reaching for objects on shelves or playing certain sports.
    NBC news, NBC news, 11 Mar. 2026
  • 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
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
Verb
  • Keep your eyes peeled for wild horses grazing along the ridgelines.
    Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 11 Mar. 2026
  • In the background there are grazing topi, bounding Thomson's gazelles, and, far in the distance, a snoozing pride of lions.
    Tom Vanderbilt, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Mar. 2026
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“Palping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/palping. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.

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