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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
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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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Jolie’s ailing Maria finds comfort in a dangerous sedative called Mandrax, which causes hallucinations of a journalist pressing her to discuss her legacy.Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 8 Jan. 2025
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She was given medication as a sedative for her anxiety.Maya Miller, ProPublica, 31 Dec. 2024
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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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Today, some health researchers theorize there’s a silver lining in the presence of these dangerous tranquilizers.Maurice Tamman, USA TODAY, 22 Dec. 2024
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Bitcoin proxy MicroStrategy advanced nearly 5%, while crypto services provider Coinbase rose more than 2%.Sean Conlon, CNBC, 31 Dec. 2024
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What’s more, the movie’s frank, casual depiction of her friends and former colleagues ensures that Ghada never becomes a proxy for regressive, anti-sexwork views, since her choices are framed as hers, and hers alone — and one of many possible options.Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 30 Dec. 2024
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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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The Los Angeles city attorney’s office declined to pursue charges in both instances.Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 7 Jan. 2025
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Newsweek reached out to Trump's attorney for comment via email on Tuesday.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
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All of these lifestyle and personal health factors can influence how risky alcohol consumption is for you.Nikki Crowley, The Conversation, 10 Jan. 2025
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Additionally, greater stability and job security were ranked among the top factors employees consider when determining whether to take a new position.Kent Ingle, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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“Pacifier.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pacifier. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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