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nipple

[nip-uhl] / ˈnɪp əl /


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He tried to get rid of something that still makes me cringe: Conan’s nipple dance.

From Salon Jul. 5, 2026

Tegan then checked Honey's tummy and noticed one nipple was "really hard" and she was "quite sensitive" when her owner touched her.

From BBC Jun. 22, 2026

Only one, located at 9 o’clock and close to the nipple, slightly concerned Margolies, even though it hadn’t changed in size or shape.

From The Wall Street Journal May 4, 2026

He says that men should watch out for lumps, pain, discomfort or nipple inversion.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 17, 2026

When I put the bottle to his lips, though, he only chewed on the nipple and squeaked.

From "Endangered" by Eliot Schrefer

Given that many mammal species have litters, many nipples were required to nurse rapidly growing beasts in a world still full of strange, often immense reptiles.

From Slate Aug. 13, 2024

Mazakpwe cited a range of lactation issues mothers can face, from sore nipples to babies born too sick or too weak to suckle and stimulate milk production.

From Seattle Times Jun. 1, 2024

Joker has always been more fun to watch than a flying bat with rubber nipples anyway.

From Salon Apr. 27, 2024

"Since then I've been through two reconstructions which have been really difficult. I was left with no nipples and I thought 'OK. That's fine. I still look normal'," she said.

From BBC Oct. 17, 2023

I kneeled down and pressed the palm of my hand against the pig’s belly above the nipples.

From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan




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