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noun

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Recent Examples of palsy
Adjective
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 Through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Conway the Machine at 9:30 Club Like 50 Cent before him, Conway the Machine has an origin story worthy of a gangsta rap superhero: a 2012 shooting that left him with Bell’s palsy, facial paralysis, a slur and a new sense of purpose. Chris Richards, Washington Post, 21 Sep. 2023
Noun
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 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 See All Example Sentences for palsy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for palsy
Adjective
  • Decked out in the hotel's signature warm woods and lush fabrics, the king-sized suite features an expansive living room; a deep, limestone soaking tub; and complimentary Balmain bath amenities.
    Jalyn Robinson, Travel + Leisure, 7 Aug. 2025
  • When the hand warmer is activated, the liquid crystallizes, releasing heat; it is recharged by boiling it in water.
    Erik Kobayashi-Solomon, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Rare cases result in brain swelling or meningitis that can lead to paralysis or death.
    Elizabeth B. Kim, Cincinnati Enquirer, 13 Aug. 2025
  • Black reality television is in a state of paralysis.
    Essence, Essence, 11 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • In today’s opinions newsletter: The value of public land, Arizona’s friendly stance toward tech and Mexico’s president, the Trump whisperer. Arizona has about 30 million acres of public land.
    Joanna Allhands, AZCentral.com, 15 Aug. 2025
  • Time-traveling romances, space-traveling alien monsters, and celebrities in seriously great shape who want to pass along their wisdom to us normal folk — all this and more await us in this weekend’s friendly neighborhood streaming guide.
    Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • In almost all respects, Masako—true to her breeding—was the very model of a modest and gracious ojōsan.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 7 Aug. 2025
  • While people are generally gracious about missteps, recent surges in tourist numbers are starting to strain that vaunted hospitality.
    Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 2 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • Instead, they are pressured into becoming guests of the castle's owner, a transvestite mad scientist called Frank-N-Furter (Tim Curry), and his merry bad of misfits.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 16 Aug. 2025
  • Robin Hood and his merry men were yeomen of the most courageous sort.
    Charles Hammer, Kansas City Star, 25 June 2025
Adjective
  • Even this brief description cannot fully prepare the viewer for the zigzagging subplots and delights of Mendonça’s eccentric and affectionate ode to the movies and the Brazil of his youth—and to maintaining individuality amid abuses of power.
    Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 5 Aug. 2025
  • The King Charles Cavalier Spaniel, known for its affectionate temperament and distinctive coloring, has long been a favorite among pet owners—but rarely do two appear in such identical fashion on a first date.
    Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Aug. 2025

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“Palsy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/palsy. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.

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