SECURITY BLANKETS Synonyms: 11 Similar Words

security blankets

noun

plural of security blanket

as in narcotics

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The group’s advocacy for narcotics was both far-out—the idea that Class As might ever be administered clinically or therapeutically by the NHS was a fringe pursuit—and shockingly comprehensive.

— Gabriel Szatan, Pitchfork, 18 Oct. 2026
Brian Peralta Cabrera, 18, of Queens, was charged with conspiracy to distribute narcotics resulting in death and serious bodily injury.

— Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 16 Oct. 2026

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Encore likens bad breakups to immunocompromisation and kicking opiates.

— Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2026
The post showed tests failed to find traces of amphetamines, cocaine, marijuana, methadone, ecstasy, opiates and buprenorphine, a prescription opioid.

— James Horncastle, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026

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