as in needle
a slender hollow instrument by which material is put into or taken from the body through the skin
the syringe the nurse was leveling at my arm looked to me to be at least 10 inches long
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Recent Examples of syringe
Always use the dosing device, such as the cup, syringe, or spoon with measurements provided with the medication.
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T'keyah Bazin, Verywell Health, 30 May 2025
The city also has programs to pass out clean needles, with a syringe access program operating seven days a week.
—Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 26 Apr. 2025
Zoom in: Multnomah County has one harm reduction clinic that offers syringe exchange, as well as several outreach partners, but operational days and hours vary.
—Meira Gebel, Axios, 17 Apr. 2025
Broadway is charged with four Level 6 felonies, maintaining a common nuisance, unlawful possession of a syringe and two counts of drug possession; and misdemeanor counts of resisting law enforcement and possession of paraphernalia.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 10 Apr. 2025
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T'keyah Bazin, Verywell Health, 30 May 2025
The city also has programs to pass out clean needles, with a syringe access program operating seven days a week.
—Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 26 Apr. 2025
Zoom in: Multnomah County has one harm reduction clinic that offers syringe exchange, as well as several outreach partners, but operational days and hours vary.
—Meira Gebel, Axios, 17 Apr. 2025
Broadway is charged with four Level 6 felonies, maintaining a common nuisance, unlawful possession of a syringe and two counts of drug possession; and misdemeanor counts of resisting law enforcement and possession of paraphernalia.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 10 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for syringe
needle
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These kinds of eyewear innovations move the needle forward while creating functional and fashionable eyewear.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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The question, however, is whether the steps will move the needle for Washington – and whether the two sides will be able to cooperate on the issue if their overall relations remain rocky.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
12 July 2025
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“Syringe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/syringe. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
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