Thesaurus results for PALPATING

palpating

verb

present participle of palpate

as in touching

medical to examine (part of the body) by touching it The doctor palpated his ribs to see if there was any tenderness.

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The Anza-Borrego Foundation doesn’t want the high-voltage lines touching any portion of the park.

— Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Aug. 2026
After the pod places the package on the ground, the patient can collect it without touching the drone or the delivery pod.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 11 Aug. 2026

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Waldrep left a July 19 start for Gwinnett in Toledo, Ohio, after feeling discomfort in his throwing arm.

— Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 11 Aug. 2026
The Sydney penthouse, measuring in at just under 9,700 square feet, takes a restrained approach while still feeling sumptuous, thanks to interiors that pair custom pieces with luxe materials.

— Tori Latham, Robb Report, 10 Aug. 2026

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Try roasting it with olive oil and salt, sautéing it and adding it to a pasta or grain bowl, or shaving it with a vegetable peeler and adding the raw strips to a salad for some crunch.

— Sarah Anzlovar, Verywell Health, 20 July 2026
And while the results last much longer than shaving, each session typically takes more time, especially when treating larger areas like the legs.

— Iman Balagam, Vogue, 17 July 2026

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The one-sided conversation ended with Hocevar patting Wallace on the shoulder — defusing the tension while offering little remorse.

— ABC News, ABC News, 8 June 2026
If raw red onion is too strong for you, let the slices soak in ice water for 15 to 30 minutes before draining, patting dry, and adding to the salad.

— Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 2 June 2026

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In addition to a strong cast, Prince-Bythewood had an incredibly talented production team to help bring the film to life, tapping Academy Award-winning production designer Hannah Beachler for Black Panther.

— Dominique Fluker, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026
Yes, the bond market is tapping the brakes that Warsh seems reluctant to talk about touching.

— David Goldman, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026

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