bludgers

Definition of bludgersnext
plural of bludger, chiefly Australian & New Zealand
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Noun
  • There's something a little different about these particular parasites, however.
    Richard Edwards, Space.com, 1 May 2026
  • While viral infections are the most common cause in the United States, bacteria, parasites and fungi can also cause the condition.
    Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Crappie like to hover below their prey, fining in place and examining slow-swimming invertebrates such as damselfly, dragonfly, and mayfly nymphs, as well as small leeches.
    Cory Schmidt, Outdoor Life, 15 Apr. 2026
  • The jungle, in the Truong Son range between Laos and the South China Sea, is home to tigers and leeches.
    Nicole Young, CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Damp sponges can be sanitized in the microwave for two minutes on high to eliminate bacteria.
    BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026
  • They are drawn to rotting fruits and vegetables, sugary drinks, vinegar, alcohol, damp and dirty sponges, garbage cans, and sink drains.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 5 May 2026
Noun
  • Most of the remaining hangers-on were staging going-out-of-business sales.
    The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
  • The book orbits around an art scandal that pulls in collectors, curators, philosophers and hangers-on.
    CBS News, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • 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
  • The Titanic is still a subject of worldwide fascination, in part because of the range of passengers aboard the ship, from paupers to plutocrats.
    CBS News, CBS News, 18 Apr. 2026
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“Bludgers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bludgers. Accessed 11 May. 2026.

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