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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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In the photograph’s pinprick sharpness, the few big houses that survive stand out on the fringe of hills at the edge of town.—
Bill McKibben,
New Yorker,
12 July 2025
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Our tasters wanted tight pinprick bubbles that felt effervescent and refreshing, not loose and moussey.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 July 2025
Noun
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Marlins starter Janson Junk, who also got a no-decision, left the game after 5 2/3 innings due to right arm discomfort.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
24 Aug. 2025
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These conditions could increase respiratory symptoms and breathing discomfort for sensitive groups and active people, and state health officials urged limiting outdoor exertion, according to a forecast from the National Weather Service (NWS).—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The key lies in the preparation: Season generously: Seasoning the breasts generously, whether with a dry rub, marinade, or brine, can impart deep flavor into the meat while also tenderizing it before cooking.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
3 Aug. 2025
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The boneless chicken breast is a standout, juicy with a rub.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 July 2025
Noun
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Liquid irritants, including chemicals, can also cause sharp pain in your eye.—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
1 Aug. 2025
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As a result, your scalp will come in contact with less irritants, which can help make wearing braids much more comfortable (and longer-lasting).—
Essence,
Essence,
16 July 2025
Noun
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Nearly ten months later, that tycoon Jimmy Lai – a pro-democracy firebrand and persistent thorn in Beijing’s side – remains behind bars.—
Nectar Gan,
CNN Money,
13 Aug. 2025
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Turnover remains a thorn in the retail industry’s side.—
Michael Spataro,
Forbes.com,
11 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Residents report constant running noses, headaches and sore throats.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
15 Aug. 2025
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While the flu shot can cause redness and soreness at the injection site, as well as fever, muscle aches, headache and fatigue, FluMist can cause flu-like symptoms, including runny nose, congestion, sore throat, cough, fever, and muscle aches.—
Alice Park,
Time,
15 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Weaver, the California waterfowl coordinator, said others were likely brought in the past few years to chase away Canada geese that have increasingly become a nuisance at parks and golf courses.—
CalMatters,
Mercury News,
14 Aug. 2025
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The presence of drones has caused alarm in communities—and the buzzing noise has sometimes become a nuisance.—
Jessica Mathews,
Fortune,
6 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Lawmakers who line up tours for constituents have been apologizing for the inconvenience but are accepting requests for when the ballroom construction is completed.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
22 Aug. 2025
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Locking up necessities has backfired in almost every way, annoying customers and burdening employees, yet Cornell stood by the decision and claimed on an earnings call that customers were actually grateful for the inconvenience.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
21 Aug. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Fleabite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fleabite. Accessed 28 Aug. 2025.
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