- present tense form of palm (3rd person singular).
palms
Example Sentences
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Dmytro Putiata, a former officer in the Ukrainian Unmanned Systems Forces, said his face was in his palms while watching the Hezbollah videos.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 29, 2026
Referred to as “pretiola,” meaning “little rewards” in Latin, their twists were meant to look like arms crossed in prayer, with the palms of each hand touching the opposite shoulder.
From Salon ● Apr. 28, 2026
Wiseman said the solar eclipse was particularly poignant: "I'm actually in chills right now just thinking about it, my palms are sweating."
From Barron's ● Apr. 9, 2026
In the darkness of the night air, it briefly looks as though the women carry silver calla lilies that are blooming from their palms.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 2, 2026
Even in the cool morning air, her palms were sweaty.
From "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn
