as in whim
a sudden impulsive and apparently unmotivated idea or action
the last maggot he got in his head resulted in a disastrous extramarital affair
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Recent Examples of maggot
His fur was singed and bitten, his arm broken, and his mouth crawling with maggots.
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Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
The establishment is required to find a new pest control service because of the ongoing problem with ants, maggots and roaches on the floor of the dish area.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Nov. 2025
Within an hour, those flies and other insects will lay eggs on the body, and the larvae − maggots, for the full horror-movie scenario − will then start to feed on that body.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 29 Oct. 2025
On a recent day, more than 120 dogs, one cat and two monkeys were at the shelter, some of them abandoned, rescued from the streets due to aggressive behavior, or suffering from maggots or tick fever.
—Mithil Aggarwal, NBC news, 25 Oct. 2025
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Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
The establishment is required to find a new pest control service because of the ongoing problem with ants, maggots and roaches on the floor of the dish area.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Nov. 2025
Within an hour, those flies and other insects will lay eggs on the body, and the larvae − maggots, for the full horror-movie scenario − will then start to feed on that body.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 29 Oct. 2025
On a recent day, more than 120 dogs, one cat and two monkeys were at the shelter, some of them abandoned, rescued from the streets due to aggressive behavior, or suffering from maggots or tick fever.
—Mithil Aggarwal, NBC news, 25 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for maggot
Noun
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Leven is still at the whims of the macroeconomic climate plaguing restaurants in recent years.—
Max Scheinblum,
Denver Post,
6 Jan. 2026
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As for whether whims like that need to be indulged, Mayer, perhaps not surprisingly, is on the side of the talent.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
5 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Always follow product instructions exactly, and avoid spraying when beneficial insects such as bees or ladybugs are present in the area.—
Derek Carwood,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Jan. 2026
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Adding native plants encourages desirable insects like bees and butterflies to visit your garden in the spring.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
4 Jan. 2026
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“Maggot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maggot. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.
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