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
On March 2, Secaucus officers responded to a hotel on reports of a victim being held captive and threatened with a hypodermic needle, according to a Facebook post by the police department.
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Paloma Chavez, Miami Herald, 4 Mar. 2025
Other Nixon advertisements showed images of urban riots, street crime and student protesters alongside pictures of rifles, switchblades and hypodermic needles.
—Jonathan Zimmerman, Chicago Tribune, 31 Jan. 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
For instance, a doctor could insert a fiber probe into a blood vessel using a hypodermic needle.
—IEEE Spectrum, 20 Mar. 2014
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Paloma Chavez, Miami Herald, 4 Mar. 2025
Other Nixon advertisements showed images of urban riots, street crime and student protesters alongside pictures of rifles, switchblades and hypodermic needles.
—Jonathan Zimmerman, Chicago Tribune, 31 Jan. 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
For instance, a doctor could insert a fiber probe into a blood vessel using a hypodermic needle.
—IEEE Spectrum, 20 Mar. 2014
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hypodermic needle
Noun
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This ancient Chinese practice, now widely used throughout the world, involves insertion of very thin needles into specific points on the skin to treat disease and alleviate pain.—
Dr. Patricia Richard,
Hartford Courant,
14 Apr. 2026
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Jim said Leo could turn out to be a real needle-mover down the line.—
Natasha Abellard,
CNBC,
14 Apr. 2026
Noun
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But Larissa, a nurse always at the ready with syringe full of sedatives, is inflexible about Katie remaining at home.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Apr. 2026
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No syringe was found at the scene.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Hypodermic needle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hypodermic%20needle. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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