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as in security blanket
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as in negotiator
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Recent Examples of pacifier
The new mom shared an adorable selfie with her young son, who looked cozy and content with a pacifier in his mouth.
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Natasha Dye, People.com, 29 Nov. 2024
Endless scrolling through social media has become the adult pacifier when waiting for an appointment — or even for a red light to change.
—Wendy Miller-Aguiar, Sun Sentinel, 4 June 2024
Many turn to their devices when bored or stressed, much like an adult pacifier.
—Discover Magazine, 7 Nov. 2024
Don't share items such as toothbrushes, pacifiers, utensils, washcloths, towels, and drinking cups.14
Wash your baby's toys and clothes often.
—Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 3 Oct. 2024
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Natasha Dye, People.com, 29 Nov. 2024
Endless scrolling through social media has become the adult pacifier when waiting for an appointment — or even for a red light to change.
—Wendy Miller-Aguiar, Sun Sentinel, 4 June 2024
Many turn to their devices when bored or stressed, much like an adult pacifier.
—Discover Magazine, 7 Nov. 2024
Don't share items such as toothbrushes, pacifiers, utensils, washcloths, towels, and drinking cups.14
Wash your baby's toys and clothes often.
—Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 3 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for pacifier
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pacifier
Noun
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The defense systems provide a security blanket against ballistic missiles over Europe.—
Brad Dress,
The Hill,
10 Jan. 2025
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The chef has also prepared a five-course meal, so the charcuterie board is more a security blanket than anything else.—
Kinsey Jasnoch,
Vulture,
18 Dec. 2024
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Once known by nicknames like laughing gas and hippy crack, the inhalant nitrous oxide — a sedative commonly used by healthcare providers — is getting attention online.—
Rachel Hale,
USA TODAY,
14 Jan. 2025
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Withdrawing or withholding care, or using strong sedatives that advance death, are regarded as legally distinct, if ending life is not the main aim.—
The Week,
theweek,
10 Nov. 2024
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Using tranquilizers, chalk, and a chainsaw, a good team of wildlife veterinarians can put down, de-horn, and wake up a rhino inside 20 minutes.—
Dac Collins,
Outdoor Life,
16 Jan. 2025
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Following his 2017 indictment for marijuana usage, which remains strictly forbidden in South Korea, Seung-hyun overdosed on tranquilizers.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
28 Dec. 2024
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Bitcoin proxies MicroStrategy and Mara Holdings gained 8% and 8.8%, respectively.—
Pia Singh,
CNBC,
17 Jan. 2025
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But the dispute is becoming a proxy for broader debates about civility.—
Niall Stanage,
The Hill,
17 Jan. 2025
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Proponents of the bill say assisted dying can bring dignity to terminal patients at the end of their lives, averting months of suffering and physical decline, and easing pressure on the country’s palliative, or end-of-life, services.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN,
29 Nov. 2024
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But paper palliatives will not address the world’s present emergencies.—
Philip Zelikow,
Foreign Affairs,
12 Dec. 2023
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Law enforcement, insurance investigators and attorneys are increasingly rely on digital forensics to investigate trucking and vehicle accident incidents.—
Lars Daniel,
Forbes,
19 Jan. 2025
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In 2019, the jail lost power for eight days in the dead of winter, and in 2021, defense attorneys highlighted complaints of no water or hot food, spotty electricity and low staff levels.—
John Annese,
New York Daily News,
19 Jan. 2025
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In 2021, Coen was a key factor in the Wildcats notching 10 wins (which were later vacated due to NCAA penalties) and a bowl victory in the Citrus Bowl over the University of Iowa.—
Jeff Howe,
The Athletic,
22 Jan. 2025
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Most immigrants without legal status in the state, about 2.4 million people, have resided here for more than a decade, a factor that distinguishes California from other parts of the country.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Jan. 2025
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“Pacifier.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pacifier. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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