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as in parasites
a person who is supported by or seeks support from another without making an adequate return
the union accused the company executives of being bloodsuckers, since they had given themselves raises at a time when the rank and file were forced to take cuts in their benefits
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as in vampires
a person who habitually preys upon others
a sleazy lawyer who had a reputation for being a shyster, an ambulance chaser, and an all-around bloodsucker
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Recent Examples of bloodsuckers
The phrase has its own meaning within Anne Rice’s lush, grandiose world of bloodsuckers and spell-casters as interpreted by creator and showrunner Rolin Jones.
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Alison Herman,
Variety,
7 June 2026
As if dealing with fleas in your yard isn’t enough, these little bloodsuckers can infest your home, too.
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Arricca Elin Sansone,
Southern Living,
28 May 2026
While Hollywood vampires—especially those in the Twilight series—have a devoted fan base, real-life bloodsuckers aren’t so adored.
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Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
On the opening night of their juke joint in 1930s Mississippi, they are beset by a small band of vampires, intent on turning everyone inside into bloodsuckers.
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Mark Olsen,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Mar. 2026
Oh, and a trio of baddie bloodsuckers from another coven are also interested in taking a bite.
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Lincee Ray,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Feb. 2026
This Reagan-era standout brought the over-the-top gore but also plenty of camp in a coming-of-age story with teens becoming bloodsuckers.
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Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
18 Oct. 2025
This Reagan-era standout brought the over-the-top gore but also plenty of camp in a coming-of-age story with teens becoming bloodsuckers.
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Brian Truitt,
USA TODAY,
17 Oct. 2024
Alison Herman,
Variety,
7 June 2026
As if dealing with fleas in your yard isn’t enough, these little bloodsuckers can infest your home, too.
—
Arricca Elin Sansone,
Southern Living,
28 May 2026
While Hollywood vampires—especially those in the Twilight series—have a devoted fan base, real-life bloodsuckers aren’t so adored.
—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
On the opening night of their juke joint in 1930s Mississippi, they are beset by a small band of vampires, intent on turning everyone inside into bloodsuckers.
—
Mark Olsen,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Mar. 2026
Oh, and a trio of baddie bloodsuckers from another coven are also interested in taking a bite.
—
Lincee Ray,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Feb. 2026
This Reagan-era standout brought the over-the-top gore but also plenty of camp in a coming-of-age story with teens becoming bloodsuckers.
—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
18 Oct. 2025
This Reagan-era standout brought the over-the-top gore but also plenty of camp in a coming-of-age story with teens becoming bloodsuckers.
—
Brian Truitt,
USA TODAY,
17 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bloodsuckers
Noun
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It is caused by eating or drinking food contaminated with either bacteria, viruses, parasites or a harmful toxin.
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Only in these United States can the progeny of people once portrayed as parasites and invaders side with those making the same argument about the latest batch of newcomers.
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In their respective grief, mommy issues, daughter issues, and, in the case of Armand and Daniel, daddy issues, our vampires are giving each other a run for their money over who is the most beautiful, most unwell.
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Taylor-Johnson starred as Friedrich Harding, a skeptic set in his belief that vampires don’t exist.
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Sheltered Spaces Wasps may start a nest in any sheltered spaces where there is light, warmth, cover from the elements, and protection from predators like other insects, birds, amphibians, reptiles, and mammals.
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Ocean predators such as the seal, whale, dolphin, and walrus would be hunted down and made into supermarket steaks.
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“Bloodsuckers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bloodsuckers. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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