fleabite

noun

Definition of fleabitenext
as in pinprick

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Recent Examples of fleabite But this is just a fleabite; this is nothing; there must be some other way of doing it. — Kathryn Jean Lopez, National Review, 30 Aug. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fleabite
  1. pinprick
  2. discomfort
  3. rub
  4. irritant
  5. thorn
  6. headache
  7. nuisance
  8. pandora's box
Noun
  • Caused by bacteria or fungi, the disease enters the body through tiny openings in the skin — even a thorn’s pinprick — then slowly eats away surrounding tissue and bone.
    — Helen Branswell, STAT, 30 July 2026
  • Father's Day, like so many holidays, birthdays and anniversaries, can be sharp pinpricks in a long expanse of grief that bring a flood of memories and pain to the surface.
    — Shay Martin, PEOPLE, 21 June 2026
Definition of pinprick
Noun
  • Pierce never disclosed what was causing the discomfort nor what the surgery was specifically done to correct.
    — James Boyd, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Risks and side effects Fertility hormone injections can cause some discomfort, but side effects are usually mild.
    — Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of discomfort
Noun
  • That’s especially true for heavy rub lines that connect bedding areas and food sources.
    — Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Chicken thighs seasoned with a bright lemon-herb rub roast briefly before apple wedges, slices of delicata squash (no peeling required), and fennel seeds go into the pan.
    — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of rub
Noun
  • Sharks are known to rub against reefs, sand, rocks and even the seafloor to remove irritants.
    — Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
  • Powder emitted from an airbag deployment in Hampton’s car could have been an irritant to Hampton’s eyes, Brissette suggested.
    — Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 July 2026
Definition of irritant
Noun
  • As new-ish CBS News chieftain Bari Weiss looks poised to rule over CNN too, there are worries in Blue State and MSM circles about the fate of the cable newser — a thorn in Donald Trump‘s paw — if the ParaBros deal closes.
    — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 6 Aug. 2026
  • These networks used to buffer against isolation and economic displacement—the thorns of modern life that make partnership more valuable yet love more difficult to find.
    — Faith Hill, The Atlantic, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of thorn
Noun
  • Martínez was a headache to both pitchers, hitting a grand slam against Sandlin and finishing with a career-high six RBIs as the Guardians defeated the Sox 8-2.
    — LaMond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 8 Aug. 2026
  • This lounge set will give you one less headache on travel day.
    — Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of headache
Noun
  • Bots were once a fairly small portion of traffic and primarily treated as a threat or a nuisance; today, around 57% of web traffic consists of bots, according to Cloudflare’s chief strategy officer, Stephanie Cohen.
    — Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Powerful running and high work rate made Rutter a nuisance to Brighton’s opponents, but his form and confidence nosedived last season.
    — Andy Naylor, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of nuisance
Noun
  • Being on a government payroll and possibly subject to Senate confirmation would open up a Pandora's box.
    — Gail Sheehy, Vanity Fair, 20 Feb. 2026
  • Threat actors understand that breaching one MSP can open Pandora's box and give them access to dozens of client networks.
    — James Griffin, Forbes.com, 13 Feb. 2026
Definition of pandora's box

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“Fleabite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fleabite. Accessed 13 Aug. 2026.

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