security blankets

noun

plural of security blanket
as in narcotics

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  1. narcotics
  2. opiates
Noun
  • Hunter Biden was found guilty on three felony gun charges that stemmed from his purchase and possession of a gun while using narcotics in 2018.
    — Juhi Doshi, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Ecuador is considered to be a logistical hub for drug trafficking, where drugs are stockpiled, stored and distributed via Central American routes mainly to the United States, though narcotics are also shipped to Europe.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of narcotics
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  • Investigators said Summers was using his phone extensively before the crash, driving 73-75 mph, and tested positive for cocaine and opiates.
    — Chadd Cripe. Produced with AI assistance, Idaho Statesman, 30 July 2026
  • Kratom helped Getz get work, build a life, and ultimately get off of opiates.
    — David Manheim, Rolling Stone, 28 July 2026
Definition of opiates
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“Security blankets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/security%20blankets. Accessed 24 Aug. 2026.

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