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Recent Examples of bassinet
When a person opens the drawer and places a baby in the bassinet inside, three separate alarms sound to alert first responders, and an orange bag falls out with information about what rights a parent has, and what a mother’s body experiences after birth.
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Alana Semuels, Time, 8 Oct. 2025
With a bassinet in one hand and a suitcase in the other, Birkin left her marital home and moved in with her parents.
—Anahid Nersessian, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2025
The comedian announced her birth on X by posting a photo of the newborn in a hospital bassinet.
—Ariana Quihuiz, People.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Pulled out the bassinet and the burp cloths.
—Samantha Browning Shea
september 10, Literary Hub, 10 Sep. 2025
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Alana Semuels, Time, 8 Oct. 2025
With a bassinet in one hand and a suitcase in the other, Birkin left her marital home and moved in with her parents.
—Anahid Nersessian, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2025
The comedian announced her birth on X by posting a photo of the newborn in a hospital bassinet.
—Ariana Quihuiz, People.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Pulled out the bassinet and the burp cloths.
—Samantha Browning Shea
september 10, Literary Hub, 10 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bassinet
Noun
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Mason had outgrown his crib, and his parents had been forced to modify it for safety — adding pool noodles to the frame and installing a specialized safety net.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
21 Jan. 2026
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His mother had been smoking the drug steps away from his crib, according to the police account of the case.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Jan. 2026
Noun
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To stop each dog from trying to reach the toy, the owners sat at a dining table or on the floor while the dog was put behind a child safety gate, or was in a dog cradle or bed.—
Amarachi Orie,
CNN Money,
8 Jan. 2026
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The wise men made a pilgrimage from the east to worship at the cradle of Christ; and the shepherds journeyed from field to town in search of Jesus, the savior of the world.—
Stephanie Petit,
PEOPLE,
25 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Accessibility Despite the uneven stone paths and wild forest walkways, several rooms close to the entrance are specially designed for wider accessibility, with buggies also on standby to transport guests on the daily garden tours if needed.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Jan. 2026
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Once there, e-bikes and golf buggies are available to get around, so a vehicle is not needed after arrival.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Dec. 2025
Noun
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One wearily pushes hers in a creaky pram.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 Dec. 2025
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What message would that send to those same players: throw your toys out of the pram and get your move?—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
10 Aug. 2025
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“Bassinet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bassinet. Accessed 25 Jan. 2026.
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