as in warm
having or showing kindly feeling and sincere interest
the salesman changed his palsy attitude when he realized that I wasn't buying
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as in paralysis
complete or partial loss of physical function (as motion or sensation) in a part of the body
palsy can sometimes be caused by a brain injury
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Recent Examples of palsy
Mira Cheng, CNN, 4 Apr. 2024
Much of the twins’ perspective came from their mom, who was diagnosed with progressive supranuclear palsy and Lewy body dementia in 2018.
—Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 19 Mar. 2024
David Matthews, New York Daily News, 15 May 2025
Thomas died April 18 at Salisbury Hospice in Wilshire England, and had been battling progressive supranuclear palsy, daughter Phoebe Court-Thomas told The Hollywood Reporter.
—Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 27 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
The company will reduce its workforce by approximately 70% and prioritize funding its ongoing studies of an experimental drug for Wolfram syndrome and supranuclear palsy – both rare neurodegenerative disorders – and another experimental drug for ALS, according to the news release.
—Mira Cheng, CNN, 4 Apr. 2024
Much of the twins’ perspective came from their mom, who was diagnosed with progressive supranuclear palsy and Lewy body dementia in 2018.
—Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 19 Mar. 2024
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Ross, who lives with Bell’s palsy, was previously diagnosed and received treatment for skin cancer in 2021 and underwent hip surgery for an unspecified cancer in 2024.
—David Matthews, New York Daily News, 15 May 2025
Thomas died April 18 at Salisbury Hospice in Wilshire England, and had been battling progressive supranuclear palsy, daughter Phoebe Court-Thomas told The Hollywood Reporter.
—Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 27 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for palsy
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Best Things to See and Do One of the highlights of the Russell-Brasstown Scenic Byway is its access to hiking trails, so make sure to bring decent walking or hiking shoes and a warm layer or two.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Oct. 2025
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Used a mulch, leaves keep soil cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter, protecting plant roots from extreme temperatures.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
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This suggests that Congress — already plagued by severe partisan gridlock — could face even greater degrees of paralysis.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
3 Oct. 2025
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Symptoms of the more serious illness include high fever, headache, neck stiffness, stupor, disorientation, coma, tremors, convulsions, muscle weakness, vision loss, numbness and paralysis, according to the CDC.—
Madeline Heim,
jsonline.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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The area also features a red mini fridge for easy access to snacks and drinks, and a custom bath with kid-friendly touches, like step-stools to reach the trough sink, alphabet artwork, and a large jar full of bath toys.—
Lennie Omalza,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
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The most-balanced wide receiver prospect in America, Tyson is a terrific blocker with QB-friendly tendencies and the size to play anywhere.—
Nick Baumgardner,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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The flagship offers an expansive collection of wallcoverings, rugs, furniture, and more, and aims to capture the welcoming, gracious environment the brand is known for while signaling its evolution.—
Sydney Gore,
Architectural Digest,
29 Sep. 2025
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But these aren’t gods in oh-so-gracious robes or with armor or holding lightning bolts in their hands.—
David Lyman,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
27 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Discovering its contents, day in and day out throughout the course of the merriest month of the year, will give you a taste of Glasshouse Fragrances’ bestselling formulas that please even the pickiest of noses.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
2 Oct. 2025
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Great American Family is making sure that everyone's television screens remain merry and bright this holiday season!—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
26 Sep. 2025
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The Denver Zoo shared a few snaps of the affectionate duo — the only two females in their habitat — in a post on Facebook.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
3 Oct. 2025
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Romance will be affectionate, memorable and reassuring.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Palsy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/palsy. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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