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Recent Examples of security blanket
But his presence now would have been a warm security blanket.
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Brendan Kuty, New York Times, 16 May 2025
Danny Amendola, who came over from the Rams and signed a five-year, $28.5 million contract with the Patriots, was supposed to take Welker’s place as Brady’s security blanket.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 6 May 2025
And now, that security blanket is calling it a career.
—Arpon Basu, New York Times, 19 Apr. 2025
The ensuing political fallout has been shadowed by the opening weeks of Mr. Trump’s administration, including threats of tariffs on European exports and a pullback of America’s military security blanket that has protected Germany since the end of World War II.
—Jim Tankersley, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2025
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Brendan Kuty, New York Times, 16 May 2025
Danny Amendola, who came over from the Rams and signed a five-year, $28.5 million contract with the Patriots, was supposed to take Welker’s place as Brady’s security blanket.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 6 May 2025
And now, that security blanket is calling it a career.
—Arpon Basu, New York Times, 19 Apr. 2025
The ensuing political fallout has been shadowed by the opening weeks of Mr. Trump’s administration, including threats of tariffs on European exports and a pullback of America’s military security blanket that has protected Germany since the end of World War II.
—Jim Tankersley, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for security blanket
Noun
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After Guest was taken into custody, a search of the vehicle found multiple paraphernalia and narcotics.—
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arkansasonline.com,
10 June 2025
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This demonstration will feature the skill set to find specific odors such as narcotics, explosives and wildlife.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 June 2025
Noun
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Some of these common drugs include antacids, antidepressants, blood pressure medication, iron supplements, and opiates (narcotics). Polyps or tumors: A blockage in the intestine caused by a large growth (a polyp) or a tumor prevents stool from passing.—
Amber J. Tresca,
Verywell Health,
4 June 2025
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Second, those with substance use disorder, who consume opiates knowingly.—
Dr. Yifrah Kaminer,
Hartford Courant,
25 Apr. 2025
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The Food and Drug Administration has formally approved the use of ketamine only as an anesthetic in medical procedures.—
Kirsten Grind,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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Xenon is expensive, which has limited its use as an anesthetic and in athletics.—
Stephanie Pappas,
Scientific American,
29 May 2025
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Strain: Purple Kush Pisces, known for their dreamy and artistic nature, will benefit from the soothing, sedative effects of Purple Kush.—
Matt Rozo,
Mercury News,
9 June 2025
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This is because older adults can be more sensitive to the sedative effects of lorazepam.—
Verywell Health,
Verywell Health,
3 June 2025
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“Security blanket.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/security%20blanket. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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