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as in to spoil
to treat with great or excessive care
accused the judiciary of coddling criminals
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Recent Examples of coddle
Every player will have to earn the trust of their new DC, who has no interest in coddling them at the expense of the truth.
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James Boyd, The Athletic, 22 Jan. 2025
Narcissism is not something to be coddled or encouraged.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 2 Apr. 2025
This isn’t to suggest that VCs should coddle founders or shy away from tough conversations.
—David Nour, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
She has not been coddled in her life and she’s made bad decisions and is still dealing with the repercussions of them.
—Lynette Rice, Deadline, 27 Mar. 2025
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James Boyd, The Athletic, 22 Jan. 2025
Narcissism is not something to be coddled or encouraged.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 2 Apr. 2025
This isn’t to suggest that VCs should coddle founders or shy away from tough conversations.
—David Nour, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
She has not been coddled in her life and she’s made bad decisions and is still dealing with the repercussions of them.
—Lynette Rice, Deadline, 27 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for coddle
Verb
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Following tradition for the upcoming conclave, nuns will prepare local food such as lamb skewers, spaghetti, and boiled vegetables for cardinals.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
3 May 2025
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In the summer, Nichols’s grandmother would boil plants from her garden in a large pot to make herbal medicine.—
Oliver Whang,
New Yorker,
3 May 2025
Verb
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Dodge won't spoil the surprise by confirming if the last one will be based on the Charger or the Challenger (or maybe both), but the evidence suggests the latter is more likely.—
Jack Fitzgerald,
Car and Driver,
13 Feb. 2023
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Farmers’ broiler chickens suffocate, and dairy products spoil.—
Monica Mark,
The Christian Science Monitor,
10 Feb. 2023
Verb
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Despite their large size, sometimes more than 6 feet tall, the species is considered vulnerable thanks to pressures like deforestation and poaching.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
29 Apr. 2025
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While poaching and a loss of natural prey also contribute to the snow leopard’s decline, communities are working to foster peaceful coexistence between herders and wildlife.—
Troy Aidan Sambajon,
Christian Science Monitor,
14 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Tickled by his enthusiasm, Mishra graciously indulged his demands.—
Ashlea Halpern,
AFAR Media,
30 Apr. 2025
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There’s a distinction between grappling with reality, however, and indulging unduly in cynicism.—
Thomas Drance,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
Verb
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And realizing what all of this led to, Louise paces the interrogation room, stewing and doubting herself.—
Sara Netzley,
EW.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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As stocks plummeted on the conference’s opening day, executives stewed over tariffs that Trump imposed on Canada’s energy sector, which is highly integrated with the U.S.—
Justin Worland/Houston,
TIME,
21 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Harvey is nursing a right teres major strain and Long is dealing with left elbow inflammation.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
19 Apr. 2025
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New England Patriots Needs: RB, WR, O-line, OLB Penn State edge Abdul Carter: If Carter was not nursing a shoulder injury he would have been taken higher.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
18 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The marinade, used as a base of the sauce, simmered lightly on the hot plate, soon mixed with the ruby elixir that trickled out of the press.—
Sylvie Bigar,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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The Lodge Dutch oven features a bright color and can be used to broil, braise, bake, or roast in an oven at up to 500 degrees Fahrenheit or to sauté, fry, or simmer on any stovetop.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Treat your face to a few minutes of pampering with this roller.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
24 Apr. 2025
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Ever since, she’s dreamed of having one of her own, complete with cozy robes, face masks, and plenty of pampering.—
Jacquelyn Smith,
Parents,
21 Apr. 2025
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“Coddle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coddle. Accessed 8 May. 2025.
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