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Recent Examples of samaritan
This law offers good samaritan protection for witnesses of university hazing who call 911 or attempt to give medical aid.
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Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 27 Aug. 2025
Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 27 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for samaritan
Adjective
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With a team of neonatologists, specialized NICU nurses, and support staff, the NICU offers around-the-clock care, advanced medical technology, and a compassionate environment, giving families peace of mind.—
MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center,
Oc Register,
16 Apr. 2026
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The family of a West Chester University student killed in a weekend crash is remembering him as a compassionate young man who always put others first.—
Madeleine Wright,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The sympathetic Moon embraces restrictive Saturn in your 7th House of Connections, asking for agreements across romantic, platonic, professional, or family bonds.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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In the audience, even some of Vance’s sympathetic listeners offered caveats and critiques.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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February 19 – March 20 Your values want kinder, clearer daily choices.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
17 Apr. 2026
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Keep it short, kind, and easy to act on today.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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In the morning, a kindly girl offers her a cup of milk.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
13 Apr. 2026
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That’s the epiphany of a marooned American astronaut who thinks he’s been rescued by kindly Martians, only to realize he’s been installed as the newest exhibit in their zoo.—
David Dickstein,
Oc Register,
11 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Asylum seekers were largely allowed to await their court dates outside detention, and many, like Amalia’s family, were granted humanitarian parole.—
Sarah Stillman,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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Nearly half of Haiti’s 12 million people face acute food insecurity as diesel and gasoline prices jumped 29% to 37%, worsening what aid organizations call the worst humanitarian crisis in years.—
Evens Sanon,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The festival is a four-day event where local chefs showcase their skills, raise money and compete in good-hearted competitions.—
Tribune News Service,
Dallas Morning News,
7 Apr. 2026
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The festival is a four-day event where local chefs showcase their skills, raise money and compete in good-hearted competitions.—
Ella Gonzales
April 6,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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As a for-profit company, SpaceX will prioritize missions that maximize value to shareholders, which could stymie more purely altruistic objectives.—
Torrey Snow,
Baltimore Sun,
8 Apr. 2026
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For example, Cheek cites research that connects altruistic behavior and a sense of purpose with reduced inflammation, as opposed to hedonistic pursuits, which can worsen inflammation.—
Keith Wagstaff,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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For the record, the ever-magnanimous CBS Sports president David Berson welcomed Amazon aboard during a recent call with reporters, although his acknowledgment of the newcomer came with a bit of a caveat.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
10 Apr. 2026
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Your inspiration zone is showered with good fortune, thanks to magnanimous Jupiter beginning to roll forward there.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
10 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Samaritan.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/samaritan. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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