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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.
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Kathryn Jean Lopez, National Review, 30 Aug. 2021
Kathryn Jean Lopez, National Review, 30 Aug. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fleabite
Noun
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The pinprick, in West’s case, arrives via her lyrics, which consistently lob compelling insights into the songs’ squall and shimmer like slowly hurtling space junk.—
Jayson Greene,
Pitchfork,
3 Mar. 2026
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However, recent successes have occurred when the mission called for pinprick precision rather than a sustained presence.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
5 Jan. 2026
Noun
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When Blake Snell slow-played his offseason because of lingering shoulder discomfort after the World Series run, the decision made all the sense in the world.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Mar. 2026
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With Adebayo ruled out 90 minutes before tipoff due to calf discomfort and Wiggins missing his sixth consecutive game with a toe issue, not even a startling lineup reunion of Tyler Herro and Norman Powell was enough to prevent a step back in play-in territory for Erik Spoelstra’s team.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
18 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Olive oil is used in two places — first to create a rub for the chops and then to sauté the shallot and mushrooms for the gravy.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
19 Mar. 2026
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The spa menu also includes classic Thai massages, mud wraps, and herbal compress rub-downs for quick fix-ups or multi-day retreat programs that focus on body detoxification, mindfulness, or self-love.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Too little, however, can cause otherwise harmless particles to dry out and become airborne irritants.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
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Diatomaceous earth is a lung and skin irritant, so always wear gloves, safety goggles, and a mask when applying it.—
Lauren Landers,
The Spruce,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The spirit of the endeavor can forgive a lot, with some clumsy filmmaking that doesn’t seem to be an intentional homage, such as a slapdash set-up to Helen’s murderous ways and a slightly tacked-on feeling opening involving a film critic who has been a thorn in Jack’s side.—
Stephen Saito,
Variety,
15 Mar. 2026
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Get Tough Purchase ones made from cowhide, goatskin, or pigskin leather or abrasion-resistant canvas that will be harder for thorns to penetrate.—
Libby Monteith Minor,
Southern Living,
14 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Raise massive capital, hire hundreds of people, build a sprawling department for every operational headache — from VAT compliance in Marseille to sourcing logistics in Shenzhen.—
Kuo Zhang,
Fortune,
23 Mar. 2026
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However, despite Roy often being a headache for House GOP leadership, many MAGA Republicans still recognize Roy as a conservative fighter.—
Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
22 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Pollution was legally viewed as a local nuisance – the unavoidable price of progress.—
Ella Whitman,
The Conversation,
19 Mar. 2026
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Quantum measurement disturbance, ordinarily a nuisance, would serve as a shield against prying eyes.—
Ben Brubaker,
Quanta Magazine,
18 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The procedural vote yesterday was our effort to advance President Trump's important legislative agenda while disabling a discharge petition that would force proxy voting and open a dangerous Pandora's box for the institution.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Apr. 2025
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Advances in technology have opened an exciting possibility or perhaps stirred a Pandora's box.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes,
15 Oct. 2024
Cite this Entry
“Fleabite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fleabite. Accessed 26 Mar. 2026.
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