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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
Cooked slowly in a hot water bath, coddled eggs are one of the most luxurious ways to enjoy eggs at home.
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Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2026
While Tony coddles his own bruised ego, there is clearly a greater reason for the cruel hijinks, which comes in the form of some significant cash.
—David John Chávez, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2026
Adelman does not coddle players.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 25 Mar. 2026
Accordingly, accusations of coddling Communists threatened that relationship.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 Mar. 2026
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Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2026
While Tony coddles his own bruised ego, there is clearly a greater reason for the cruel hijinks, which comes in the form of some significant cash.
—David John Chávez, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2026
Adelman does not coddle players.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 25 Mar. 2026
Accordingly, accusations of coddling Communists threatened that relationship.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for coddle
Verb
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Similar to potatoes, they can be baked, boiled, fried, or added to soups and stews.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
9 May 2026
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For a final option, boil a mixture of 1 quart of water with 2 to 3 tablespoons of cream of tartar, lemon juice, or vinegar for 5 to 10 minutes.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
9 May 2026
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In one scene, Little Death lays outrageously bloody waste to the frisky incoming counselors of Camp Miasma (played by Zach Cherry, Quintessa Swindell, and Eva Victor, among others) in a long take set to a needle drop that shouldn’t be spoiled but that adds up to something worthy of blissing out to.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
14 May 2026
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That said, Collingwood cautions that soups made with certain ingredients such as dairy, meat, or seafood will spoil faster.—
Heather Riske,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 May 2026
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In my opinion, far and away the most successful way to cook a plain chicken breast is poaching.—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 May 2026
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But now, as the company’s recently launched ChatGPT soared, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman had discovered that Musk was planning a rival AI venture and poaching talent from the start-up, according to federal court testimony this week.—
Elizabeth Dwoskin,
Washington Post,
8 May 2026
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To devotees of classic sartorial elegance—especially those who indulge that passion on Instagram—Alexander Kraft needs no introduction.—
Nick Scott,
Robb Report,
3 May 2026
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Serge, indulging his penchant for modern art, buys a large, expensive, completely white painting, with some slightly-less white lines.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
2 May 2026
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In a kitchen in Paterson, New Jersey, Rosa Carhuallanqui fills dough with chicken stewed in a brick-red sauce of ají panca—a Peruvian chili pepper that gives the dish a slightly smoky, berry-like flavor.—
Regan Stephens,
Travel + Leisure,
14 May 2026
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Offerings included salmon in mustard sauce, lobster in tomato soup, and stewed seasonal vegetables, The New York Times reported.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 May 2026
Verb
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Agnes is nursing a mocktail when Daisy notices her alone, which is convenient because Agnes has some menstrual pads to give her.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
13 May 2026
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In fact, the Central Florida Zoo is playing a hero’s role in this heartbreaking rescue, following official guidelines from the national Association of Zoos and Aquariums in trying to nurse the sloths back to health.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 May 2026
Verb
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When simmered in water just hot enough to bring it to a safe temperature, the meat will be juicy and tender.—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 May 2026
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Beneath the platitudes, there are simmering tensions -- especially on Taiwan.—
Selina Wang,
ABC News,
14 May 2026
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Celebrities to have already been pampered at the suite include house ambassadors Natalie Portman, Charlize Theron, Johnny Depp and Robert Pattinson.—
Jennifer Weil,
Footwear News,
12 May 2026
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The separation pampered white prejudices and soothed white conscience and stomachs.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 May 2026
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“Coddle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coddle. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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