bludgers

noun

plural of bludger, chiefly Australian & New Zealand
as in spongers

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  1. parasites
  2. leeches
  3. sponges
  4. hangers-on
  5. paupers
Noun
  • Georgia is now among many states contending with a surge of cyclosporiasis, an intestinal disease caused by microscopic parasites called cyclospora that can contaminate food and water, according to the Georgia Department of Public Health.
    — Alex Nettles, AJC.com, 11 July 2026
  • Tolbert warns that food storage containers with lids should be cleaned regularly to prevent contamination from dust mites and other parasites, especially before refilling.
    — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 9 July 2026
Definition of parasites
Noun
  • The lightning-fast process leeches out flavor and compromises textures, and can produce bland, mushy results.
    — Emily Saladino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 25 June 2026
  • The fact is that leeches are relished by everything from walleyes and bass to trout and all the panfish.
    — Byron W. Dalrymple, Outdoor Life, 4 June 2026
Definition of leeches
Noun
  • Here are the places to avoid using a Magic Eraser and other similar melamine sponges.
    — Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 5 July 2026
  • This $8 find keeps utensils in their place (literally), and this sink organizer has a spot for brushes, sponges, dish soap, and even drains water back into the sink for zero mess.
    — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 June 2026
Definition of sponges
Noun
  • Iyanla Vanzant, the program’s host, chided Holmes for squandering much of her fortune, buying properties and paying allowances to hangers-on.
    — Daniel de Visé, USA Today, 28 June 2026
  • And among the security staff, assorted suits and other hangers-on, the money promised to the players disappeared.
    — Nick Miller, New York Times, 17 June 2026
Definition of hangers-on
Noun
  • Stock Chart IconStock chart icon Gold not glittering As for gold, while the yellow metal has traditionally been sought out by kings and paupers throughout history alike, the anaemic gold price has puzzled experts.
    — Lim Hui Jie,Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 3 July 2026
  • The Titanic is still a subject of worldwide fascination, in part because of the range of passengers aboard the ship, from paupers to plutocrats.
    — Jill Lawless, Chicago Tribune, 19 Apr. 2026
Definition of paupers
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