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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bludger
Noun
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In a cave in Ganzhou City, Jiangxi Province, China, researchers have discovered a new species of leech called Sinospelaeobdella jiangxiensis, or the jiangxiensis land leech.—
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Miami Herald,
11 Apr. 2025 -
These bacteria sustain an entire ecosystem of invertebrates, including leeches, spiders, pseudoscorpions, centipedes and isopods.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
Noun
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In exchange, the fish will help the mussel get rid of parasites.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
21 Apr. 2025
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The parasite, named Sirenobethylus charybdis after the seawater-swallowing monster from Greek mythology, may represent a whole new family of insects.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Never submerge in water to wash them because mushrooms absorb like a sponge and become mushy.—
Cathy Thomas,
Oc Register,
14 Apr. 2025
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In water as much as 4,200 feet deep the team from the Schmidt Ocean Institute found a surprisingly flourishing ecosystem that included icefish, giant sea spiders, octopus, corals and sponges.—
Elizabeth Weise,
USA Today,
13 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Simply put, some animals don’t like moochers.—
Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi,
Discover Magazine,
13 Dec. 2024
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Things take a turn when Smokey's drug supplier demands $200 by 10 PM or they'll be killed, but the pair is easily distracted by conflicts with the resident bully, Craig's jealous girlfriend, and various neighborhood moochers and petty criminals.—
Danny Horn,
EW.com,
18 Aug. 2024
Noun
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Key forms of coverage to consider include life insurance to support dependents in the event of a policyholder’s death, health insurance to manage the rising cost of medical care, and disability insurance to safeguard income during periods of inability to work.—
True Tamplin,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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According to state estimates, Medi-Cal covers about 7.3 million low-income families and an additional 5 million adults, most of whom don’t have dependents.—
KFF Health News,
Oc Register,
18 Apr. 2025
Noun
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In a government that is already owned and operated by far-right cranks and hangers-on, Bongino can only do so much damage on his own.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
Newsweek,
26 Feb. 2025
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Matthew is a classic hanger-on, whose own identity is mutable, molding himself to whoever is around him and shining their light on him.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
28 Jan. 2025
Noun
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They were presumed to be paupers from Mexico, looking for charity.—
Richard J. Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Mar. 2025
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He was made to leave a pauper after years of hard work.—
Kanak Kapur,
The New Yorker,
5 Jan. 2025
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“Bludger.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bludger. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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