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
Chris Kelly, Washington Post, 30 Aug. 2023
But those who develop symptoms such as facial palsy, swollen joints, or arthritis as a result of longer term infections may produce enough immunity to protect to some extent against additional infections.
—Alice Park, Time, 15 Aug. 2023
David Matthews, New York Daily News, 15 May 2025
However, a somewhat common condition known as Bell’s palsy — when the facial nerve becomes inflamed — can be the root of temporary facial paralysis.
—Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 15 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
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 Kelly, Washington Post, 30 Aug. 2023
But those who develop symptoms such as facial palsy, swollen joints, or arthritis as a result of longer term infections may produce enough immunity to protect to some extent against additional infections.
—Alice Park, Time, 15 Aug. 2023
Noun
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
However, a somewhat common condition known as Bell’s palsy — when the facial nerve becomes inflamed — can be the root of temporary facial paralysis.
—Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 15 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for palsy
Adjective
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Although, the ear pads can get sweaty in warm weather and aren’t user-replaceable.—
Prakhar Khanna,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Lots of natural light and warm, muted color palettes make your spaces feel comforting and inviting, just like our favorite housekeeper.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 July 2025
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In rare cases — about 1 in 150 — the virus can cause severe complications like encephalitis or meningitis, which may lead to paralysis, long-term disability or death, according to MCDPH.—
Michelle Cruz,
AZCentral.com,
21 July 2025
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Len hopes her story raises awareness of the early signs of stroke—such as vision distortion, limb paralysis, or facial drooping—and the importance of seeking help immediately.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 July 2025
Adjective
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Their previous encounter, during Arsenal’s pre-season friendly against United in Los Angeles last summer, ended with Heaven leaving Mount on the grass through a foul from behind.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
10 July 2025
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But if oil prices remain middling, even friendly policies might not compel companies to significantly ramp up drilling.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 July 2025
Adjective
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The man was gifted, gracious, often generous and seldom mean-spirited.—
Bruce Fein,
Baltimore Sun,
10 July 2025
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But goodness gracious, the Rockies are only (14-36) under Schaeffer after going 7-33 under Black.—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
8 July 2025
Adjective
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The Lower East Side location is now home to Comal—a new, eclectic Mexican restaurant from chef Gaz Herbert, a Cuernavaca native—and the same downtown crowd seems to have found its merry way there.—
Air Mail,
Air Mail,
19 July 2025
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History doesn’t record whether this plea was met with a merry hail of fat envelopes or with silence.—
Daniel Seifert,
JSTOR Daily,
16 July 2025
Adjective
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But, outside of the kennel, Newton is a different dog: eager, affectionate, and incredibly responsive to praise.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
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Part of the fun of Austen’s novels is her affectionate skewering of that world order.—
Brandon Taylor,
Time,
17 July 2025
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“Palsy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/palsy. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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