1
as in security blanket
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as in negotiator
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Recent Examples of pacifier
The baby was captured sleeping on his mother's chest, stretching his limbs out while laying in a crib and sucking on a pacifier while looking at his mother.
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Kayla Grant, People.com, 11 May 2025
The 2-in-1 Tote Bag keeps your chaos chic with a snap strap for your laptop, zip pockets for the tiny stuff (pacifiers or lip balm, anyone?), and twin open slots for easy phone grabs mid-diaper change.
—Pooja Shah, Forbes.com, 10 May 2025
New research by baby brand MAM suggests 15% of British parents feel judged for offering their child a pacifier and 63% of parents have experienced some form of judgment around pacifiers during early parenting.
—Hannah Silverman, Parents, 7 Mar. 2025
Some are intended to match pacifiers from the same manufacturer.
—Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2025
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Kayla Grant, People.com, 11 May 2025
The 2-in-1 Tote Bag keeps your chaos chic with a snap strap for your laptop, zip pockets for the tiny stuff (pacifiers or lip balm, anyone?), and twin open slots for easy phone grabs mid-diaper change.
—Pooja Shah, Forbes.com, 10 May 2025
New research by baby brand MAM suggests 15% of British parents feel judged for offering their child a pacifier and 63% of parents have experienced some form of judgment around pacifiers during early parenting.
—Hannah Silverman, Parents, 7 Mar. 2025
Some are intended to match pacifiers from the same manufacturer.
—Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pacifier
Noun
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Mahomes has operated without Kelce as his security blanket twice in his career.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
30 May 2025
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Second-round draft pick tight end Mason Taylor will likely be relied on as a security blanket for Fields in the passing game.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
19 May 2025
Noun
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The Mayo Clinic says that kratom can be used in low doses as a stimulant, and at higher doses as a sedative.—
Marni Rose McFall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 June 2025
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To name a few: Anti-seizure drugs, antidepressants, and sedatives are all known to cause dizziness as a side effect.—
Rachel Nall,
SELF,
17 June 2025
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Buzbee also said that many of his clients claim Puff used horse tranquilizers to sedate them.—
Jessica Bennett,
VIBE.com,
2 Oct. 2024
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According to the municipal code, tranquilizers can be used as a means of capture.—
Noelle Alviz-Gransee,
Kansas City Star,
30 May 2025
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Iran's government and its proxies have also killed numerous Americans, including American service members in Iraq and Afghanistan.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 June 2025
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As such, the Iranian regime funded, trained and armed its proxies, while at the same time building its military power.—
Dr. Robert G. Rabil,
Sun Sentinel,
23 June 2025
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End-of-life patients in palliative or hospice care would qualify patients for the Texas Compassionate Use Program (TCUP), as the current state medical cannabis program is known.—
A.J. Herrington,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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Yet, there are few options for palliative and end-of-life care for unhoused people.—
Pilar Ingle,
The Conversation,
7 Apr. 2025
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Back in November, attorney Tim Heaphy of the law firm Willkie Farr & Gallagher led a third-party investigation into allegations against San Jose State's transgender volleyball player Blaire Fleming of conspiring with an opponent to harm a teammate.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
24 June 2025
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Defense attorney Marc Agnifilo argued in court that Gina is, in fact, not a victim of Combs' and that prosecutors have deliberately decided against calling her because her testimony could damage their case.—
Kaitlyn Morris,
ABC News,
24 June 2025
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Among the factors – beyond the prospect of a hard cap – in sitting out Thursday night’s second round was the Heat already with a packed roster at the moment.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
27 June 2025
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Your credit limit on a zero-interest card might range from $1,500 to $10,000 or more, depending on your credit score and other factors.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
27 June 2025
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“Pacifier.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pacifier. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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