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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
Adelman does not coddle players.
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Troy Renck, Denver Post, 25 Mar. 2026
Accordingly, accusations of coddling Communists threatened that relationship.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 Mar. 2026
His whole combo — coddling yet revering — makes clear how this hopeless estate chugged along for so long.
—Theater Critic, San Francisco Chronicle, 5 Feb. 2026
Increasingly, schools in California excessively coddle students by neglecting to impose penalties for late work, eliminating the possibility for a failing grade, and unlimited opportunities to redo exams and assignments.
—Rafael Perez, Oc Register, 31 Jan. 2026
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Troy Renck, Denver Post, 25 Mar. 2026
Accordingly, accusations of coddling Communists threatened that relationship.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 Mar. 2026
His whole combo — coddling yet revering — makes clear how this hopeless estate chugged along for so long.
—Theater Critic, San Francisco Chronicle, 5 Feb. 2026
Increasingly, schools in California excessively coddle students by neglecting to impose penalties for late work, eliminating the possibility for a failing grade, and unlimited opportunities to redo exams and assignments.
—Rafael Perez, Oc Register, 31 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for coddle
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One-Pan Fettuccine Alfredo with Chicken and Peas All the creaminess of a traditional chicken alfredo (one of our favorite chicken recipes)—minus the extra pot for boiling the pasta.—
Ashlyn Ware,
Midwest Living,
24 Apr. 2026
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Pouring 2 to 3 gallons of boiling water on a fire ant mound will kill the mound about 60% of the time.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
23 Apr. 2026
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Naturally, trouble spoils the crew’s relaxation in the form of an ocean princess named Yura (Allegra Clark; Saoiri Onishi) on the run from baddies Zodon (Christopher Corey Smith; Koichi Domoto) and Djeese (Yuri Lowenthal; Koji Yusa).—
Beatrice Loayza,
Variety,
1 May 2026
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Cincy spoiled the shutout in the ninth off reliever Jimmy Herget when Will Benson tagged him for a two-run homer.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
30 Apr. 2026
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State officials ask that anyone who has information about the series of Upper Peninsula eagle deaths send those tips via the DNR's poaching tipline, call or text 800-292-7800.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
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Spinach, zucchini, leeks, green onions, and parsley to create a hearty, herb-flavorful base to perfectly poach eggs in.—
Maddy Bendgen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Apr. 2026
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The youngest of her siblings, Clara is deeply cherished by her family who indulge her ethereal whimsy, telepathy, psychic abilities and endless curiosity.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
29 Apr. 2026
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While bees love to indulge by eating these ornamental onions, humans should not eat them.—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
29 Apr. 2026
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The same applies to leeks poached in white wine or green beans stewed with bacon.—
Anne Wolf,
Martha Stewart,
24 Apr. 2026
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The Pistons watched tape and stewed for two days.—
David Aldridge,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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He was ultimately ruled out after going through pregame warmups before the Lakers’ Game 3 overtime victory against the Houston Rockets and again before their Game 4 loss on Sunday night, downgraded from questionable, still nursing his left oblique strain.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
30 Apr. 2026
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Unable to nurse because of chemo, Sanders was gifted breast milk from two of her friends.—
Eileen Finan,
PEOPLE,
29 Apr. 2026
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The eruptions – yours, the partner’s – suggest that there’s a lot that’s been simmering underneath your interactions.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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The eruptions — yours, the partner’s — suggest that there’s a lot that’s been simmering underneath your interactions.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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Then Joe Biden and his corrupt administration comes along and makes matters worse, allowing thousands of criminals to enter our country illegally, pillaging Americans while being pampered in luxury hotels on our dime.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
19 Apr. 2026
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Extensive scientific research is also a key factor in producing outstanding products that pamper skin.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Coddle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coddle. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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