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as in to spoil
to treat with great or excessive care
accused the judiciary of coddling criminals
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Recent Examples of coddle
Please be real: Feeding children and coddling emotional disorders is absolutely within the purview of the parents, not our tax dollars.
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Martin Potters, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Mar. 2025
The result is a contemporary interpretation of the humble houses and villages in the center of Portugal, with kind and coddling service that matches the aesthetics: Charm is all around.
—Ann Abel, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
Every player will have to earn the trust of their new DC, who has no interest in coddling them at the expense of the truth.
—James Boyd, The Athletic, 22 Jan. 2025
Narcissism is not something to be coddled or encouraged.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 2 Apr. 2025
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Martin Potters, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Mar. 2025
The result is a contemporary interpretation of the humble houses and villages in the center of Portugal, with kind and coddling service that matches the aesthetics: Charm is all around.
—Ann Abel, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
Every player will have to earn the trust of their new DC, who has no interest in coddling them at the expense of the truth.
—James Boyd, The Athletic, 22 Jan. 2025
Narcissism is not something to be coddled or encouraged.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 2 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for coddle
Verb
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If boiled and dehydrated, the useful components of the placenta may be altered and reduced.—
Marley Dewey,
The Conversation,
16 May 2025
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Audiences will witness how life finds a way to survive on a planet where meteors fall, super volcanoes erupt, seas boil and the land moves.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
12 May 2025
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Dodge won't spoil the surprise by confirming if the last one will be based on the Charger or the Challenger (or maybe both), but the evidence suggests the latter is more likely.—
Jack Fitzgerald,
Car and Driver,
13 Feb. 2023
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Farmers’ broiler chickens suffocate, and dairy products spoil.—
Monica Mark,
The Christian Science Monitor,
10 Feb. 2023
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The first is growing competition from AT&T, T-Mobile and other wireless providers, which are poaching customers with their own broadband services and packaging them with wireless plans.—
Jordan Valinsky,
CNN Money,
16 May 2025
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Desserts are wonderful old favorites, including plump profiteroles with a deep dark chocolate; succulent poached poire belle Hélène; and a hot apple tart that was crisp and sweet and had the real taste of good apples.—
John Mariani,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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Parents can unwind with cocktails poolside or indulge at the spa while little ones immerse themselves in the SoBe Kids Club, designed for ages four to 12.—
Katie Lara,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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The Santa Monica pad existed mainly as the ultimate clubhouse, a place where Jimmy and a dozen or so regulars could indulge their obsession with padel.—
David T. Friendly,
Air Mail,
10 May 2025
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They were left standing and stewing in awkward silence during an early Michael Malone timeout three minutes into an unusual Nuggets game on Wednesday night.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
3 Apr. 2025
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How to create a worry window of your own The first step, quite simply, is setting aside 10 to 15 minutes every day to stew.—
Julia Ries,
SELF,
26 Mar. 2025
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Then, this breakthrough is rapidly nursed into becoming AGI.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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He was originally adopted by Nedra, who nursed him back to health before handing him over to his current owner, Amy.—
Kendall Malinchock,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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Hernández’s version incorporates bacon and ham, and calls for a mixture of garlic, spices and meat to marinate for a week before being simmered into a hearty, comforting soup.—
Harmeet Kaur,
CNN Money,
11 May 2025
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Their experience catapulted them to fame and celebrity, but underneath that notoriety simmered the truth of what really happened that night, which would test even the most epic of romances.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
9 May 2025
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Continue reading here Angels box score MLB scores MLB standings WNBA From Anthony De Leon: Even on Mother’s Day — the day dedicated to relaxation and pampering for moms — the Sparks will take the hardwood in Torrance, sweating through defensive sets, refining footwork and hitting jumpers.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2025
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Guests can also choose pampering with facials, body scrubs, and a range of wellness experiences.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Apr. 2025
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“Coddle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coddle. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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