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as in security blanket
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as in negotiator
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Recent Examples of pacifier
After researching online, Jake, an artist from St. Louis, Missouri, came across videos of people burying pacifiers in the ground as a symbolic farewell.
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Jordan Greene, Peoplemag, 9 July 2024
The new mom shared an adorable selfie with her young son, who looked cozy and content with a pacifier in his mouth.
—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
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Jordan Greene, Peoplemag, 9 July 2024
The new mom shared an adorable selfie with her young son, who looked cozy and content with a pacifier in his mouth.
—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
See all Example Sentences for pacifier
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pacifier
Noun
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Pulling the plug on funding for the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure program takes away an important security blanket for potential EV buyers who worry about where to charge on long road trips.—
Joann Muller,
Axios,
7 Feb. 2025
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Allen is one that sprays the ball around the field, and Khalil Shakir is usually the security blanket for him in the pass game.—
Scott Thompson,
Fox News,
26 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Alcohol, while initially sedative, disrupts the natural sleep cycle.—
Lela London,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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Since the death penalty was ruled constitutional by the Supreme Court in 1976, the federal government has executed 16 prisoners with a high dose of the sedative pentobarbital.—
Chiara Eisner,
NPR,
21 Jan. 2025
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Photos released by the commission show the panther in a tree before the tranquilizer took effect, at which point the animal was caught in a net.—
Landon Mion,
Fox News,
16 Feb. 2025
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After parroting LaGuerta’s message about learning from our mistakes, Dex explains that he’s found the perfect tranquilizer and even has a convenient dosing chart to make sure to avoid any future accidents.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
3 Jan. 2025
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Trump contends his proxies must be allowed to hunt for waste, fraud and abuse within the executive branch.—
Bart Jansen,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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Israel is a critical ally in the region and has legitimate threats to its security from Iran and its terrorist proxies throughout the region, as Oct. 7 demonstrated all too clearly.—
Mike Quigley,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 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
Noun
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In Cape Fear, a storm is coming for happily married attorneys Amanda (Adams) and Steve Bowden when Max Cady (played by Bardem), a notorious killer from their past, gets out of prison.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
11 Feb. 2025
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In the series, married attorneys Anna (played by Adams) and Tom Bowden are in peril when Max Cady (Bardem, in the role Robert De Niro played in the 1991 film), a killer from their past, is released from prison.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
11 Feb. 2025
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As a result, the level of prediction accuracy was increased significantly, which improved the ability of the company to react to emerging external factors.—
Alexandra Harbert,
USA TODAY,
15 Feb. 2025
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What actually helps your nails grow? Dr. Spearman emphasizes that nutrition, hydration, proper care, and minimizing damage are key factors in promoting nail growth.—
Iman Balagam,
Vogue,
15 Feb. 2025
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“Pacifier.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pacifier. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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