as in needles
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 needles
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hypodermic needles
needles
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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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Inspectors explained that embers can ignite the smallest fuels around a home, including pine needles, dead leaves, and dry grass.—
Spencer Wilson,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
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“Hypodermic needles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hypodermic%20needles. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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