HYPODERMIC NEEDLE Synonyms: 5 Similar Words

hypodermic needle

noun

Definition of hypodermic needle

as in needle

a slender hollow instrument by which material is put into or taken from the body through the skin doesn't mind getting shots as long as he doesn't catch sight of the hypodermic needle

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Recent Examples of hypodermic needle Cash, scales, hypodermic needles and firearms were seized during the arrests. — Alyssa N. Salcedo, jsonline.com, 24 Apr. 2026 The company sells 35 billion devices a year ranging from hypodermic needles to advanced monitoring platforms. — Diane Brady, Fortune, 19 Feb. 2026 In fact, the mosquito proboscis has even been put to use before, as the inspiration for pain-free hypodermic needles. — New Atlas, 27 Dec. 2025 Earlier last week, Miller was arrested after a traffic stop reportedly discovered crystal methamphetamine in both rock form and liquefied into a hypodermic needle inside his vehicle. — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 27 Feb. 2024 See All Example Sentences for hypodermic needle

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Noun

Our job is to create a haystack with lots and lots of needles.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026
This after a deadline needle thread that saw Kevin Gausman and Daulton Varsho dealt, a farm system restocked and an injection of long-term upside in José Soriano.

— Johnny Flores Jr, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2026

Definition of needle

Noun

Ordonez alleges he was kidnapped by two people who threatened him, blindfolded him, had weapons and inserted a syringe into his neck.

— Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Not to mention, many people (understandably) have mixed feelings about injecting Juvéderm or Restylane and the rest of their ilk into their faces for a bit of a volume boost, or balk at the price for half a syringe of the hyaluronic acid fillers.

— Kara Nesvig, Allure, 28 Aug. 2026

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