palping

Definition of palpingnext
present participle of palp

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for palping
Verb
  • The warrant stated that one of the children has been diagnosed with PTSD and anxiety, and has also reported having nightmares about Busfield touching him.
    Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Jan. 2026
  • Cut any limbs that are crossing or touching one another.
    SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 10 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • The Whiteroom + Cactus Contrast Waist Satin Trousers will elevate any knit while secretly feeling like pajamas, thanks to their drapey fit and drawstring waistband.
    Olivia Cigliano, InStyle, 7 Jan. 2026
  • At one point, the actress became hyper-focused on social media posts after feeling detached from the group.
    Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 6 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Rinse the sink well after brushing your teeth and use a disposable disinfecting wipe to wipe out the sink and clean the faucet hardware quickly.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 1 Jan. 2026
  • Unlike the other two new breeds, Bolonki's coats require brushing several times a week to prevent matting.
    Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 31 Dec. 2025
Verb
  • Millions of Americans are shaving down their grocery budgets and putting off buying a home as wages fail to meet rising costs of living.
    Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 9 Jan. 2026
  • Emma Stone Stone kicked off the year with a bang—or, rather, a pixie—after shaving her head for her role in Bugonia.
    Rachel Krause, Vogue, 23 Dec. 2025
Verb
  • The piece featured a corset bodice, peplum detail that transformed into a trailing train, and floor-grazing mermaid skirt.
    Christina Perrier, InStyle, 11 Jan. 2026
  • With most of the region’s summer-grazing calves now removed, wolves are turning to the remaining livestock near homes and ranches.
    Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 6 Jan. 2026
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“Palping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/palping. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.

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