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'needle' in a sentence

Learn how to use 'needle' with 15 example sentences.


needle noun

: the leaf of a conifer

: a slender pointer for indicating the reading on the scale of a measuring instrument

: a sharp pointed implement (usually steel)

: a stylus that formerly made sound by following a groove in a phonograph record

needle verb

: annoy or provoke, as by constant criticism

: prick with a needle


  • It is like looking for a needle in a haystack.
  • Could you quickly thread this needle for me?
  • I'm afraid of needles.
  • I have to use a needle to inject this under your skin.
  • Have you ever shared needles when you used IV drugs?
  • I pricked my thumb with a needle.
  • I have pins and needles in my leg.
  • The nurse inserted the needle.
  • The thick material bent the needle of my sewing machine.
  • Do you have needle and thread?
  • Do you know why cactus have needles?
  • The needle is pointing toward the north.
  • They're on pins and needles.
  • They will begin distributing free syringes and needles to drug users.
  • Dan didn't even feel the needle.
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