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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
His Victor is the product of a coddling mother (Mia Goth), who dies young and leaves him emotionally adrift, and a domineering father (Charles Dance), who molds him into a brilliant but heedless inventor.
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Brent Lang, Variety, 20 Aug. 2025
Trump has a habit of coddling enemies and abusing friends, neither of which serves our strategic interests.
—Steve Chapman, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2025
And, of course, the mighty Hodag breakfast sandwich coddled me in the morning after a night out on Brady Street.
—Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 29 July 2025
These coddling treatments help get your hair looking frizz-free and shiny with minimal effort.
—Elizabeth Siegel, Allure, 1 July 2025
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Brent Lang, Variety, 20 Aug. 2025
Trump has a habit of coddling enemies and abusing friends, neither of which serves our strategic interests.
—Steve Chapman, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2025
And, of course, the mighty Hodag breakfast sandwich coddled me in the morning after a night out on Brady Street.
—Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 29 July 2025
These coddling treatments help get your hair looking frizz-free and shiny with minimal effort.
—Elizabeth Siegel, Allure, 1 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for coddle
Verb
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Humans could be easily killed by radiation exposure, and the lack of atmospheric pressure on Mars or in orbit would cause a person’s blood to boil if they were exposed.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
12 Sep. 2025
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Take your time and make sure to boil and simmer as directed.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
12 Sep. 2025
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Despite Alfred and Jefferson-Wooden being the clear favorites for gold in the 100-meter dash, there are a few others besides Fraser-Pryce who could spoil the party.—
Katelyn Hutchison,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Instead, the couple is content to spoil their dog, Bimini, a mini Labradoodle whom Berk first introduced on his Instagram in 2021.—
Erin Clack,
PEOPLE,
13 Sep. 2025
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The Boone and Crockett Club this week unveiled the results of a 5-year study into the scale, motivations for, and various costs of wildlife poaching in America.—
Andrew McKean,
Outdoor Life,
11 Sep. 2025
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However, officials said the officer did not find any bear carcasses or evidence of poaching.—
Daniella Segura,
Sacbee.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Or indulge with a Steak Plate of grass-fed tri-tip and veggies — or a Mango Goat Cheese or Tri-Tip salad.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
9 Sep. 2025
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The invention of soft serve ice cream around the 1930s really helped stadium goers indulge all that more, opening the opportunity for unique vessels to carry the creation.—
Tim Newcomb,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Its specialty menu blends Haitian cuisine and American favorites with oxtail and griot pizzas, Haitian pasta and stewed chicken.—
Loán Lake,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Sep. 2025
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The habit of staying up at night and replaying all the embarrassing moments of your life while stewing in self-blame isn’t just a personality quirk.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Rypien started for the Rams for one game in Green Bay with Stafford nursing a thumb injury in 2023.—
Jourdan Rodrigue,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
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Much of the audience is clearly children, the Gen Alpha tweens nursed on Cocomelon and Baby Shark hi-jinks.—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The simmering tension between media companies and Google over the search giant’s use of those companies’ journalism in its AI products has just spilled over into a new courtroom battle.—
Andy Meek,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Tiger White brand Kadais/Karahis, or deep pots used for simmering and frying.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
15 Sep. 2025
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Those looking to have the ultimate pampering experience will be delighted by the product’s light, clean scent, reminiscent of a trip to the spa.—
Abby Dupes,
StyleCaster,
5 Sep. 2025
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Guests can sample new products, attend workshops, enjoy fashion shows or get pampered with on-the-spot makeovers.—
Tiffani Jackson Skinner,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Coddle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coddle. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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