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
The company sells 35 billion devices a year ranging from hypodermic needles to advanced monitoring platforms.
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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
The result is a hook with a point finer than a hypodermic needle.
—Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 19 June 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
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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
The result is a hook with a point finer than a hypodermic needle.
—Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 19 June 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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hypodermic needle
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The back-to-back deals offer one of the clearest signals yet that Abel is prepared to put Berkshire’s enormous balance sheet to work after years of criticism that the company had become too cautious and was struggling to find opportunities large enough to move the needle.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
2 June 2026
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So instead of experimenting with potentially dangerous sleep-optimization practices or wasting time on hacks that don’t move the needle, try leaning into what sleep experts have been saying for years — practice good sleep hygiene.—
Sharon Brandwein,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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Wegovy injections are done with a single-use auto injector, while Zepbound is available as a single-use auto injector, in a single-use vial that is administered via syringe, or in a new device called a KwikPen that can deliver several doses before it is discarded.—
Jody Dushay,
STAT,
29 May 2026
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According to the plea agreement, Iwamasa filled a syringe with ketamine and administered it to Perry while the actor was in or near the tub.—
Brittny Mejia,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2026
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“Hypodermic needle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hypodermic%20needle. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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