Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fleabites
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The snapshot, based on data collected in 2025 and released this week, highlights water ice in bright blue alongside intertwining dark dust lanes that weave through the region, dotted with pinpricks of light from newborn stars.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
23 Apr. 2026 -
For this new way to monitor blood sugar without the pinpricks, Kang and colleagues are building on research stretching back over 15 years.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
3 Dec. 2025
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From a sophisticated suburban crowd to the Bobo’s of the right bank, every type of Parisian rubs shoulders with jet-setting guests in the convivial seventh-floor Art Deco brasserie meets cocktail bar, Le Tout-Paris.—
Matt Ortile,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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The dogs ran toward Gary and fell on their backs for belly rubs.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
31 May 2026
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Common symptoms include headaches, fever, diarrhea, muscle weakness, tingling or numbness, neck stiffness or flu-like symptoms.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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This first patient had fever, headaches, muscle pain, malaise, loss of appetite, diarrhea and abdominal pain, among other symptoms.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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Chemicals from the fire include respiratory irritants, toxic gases, carcinogens and at least one neurotoxin, according to the San Joaquin County Office of Emergency Services.—
Brandon Downs,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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The tiny irritants Americans call chiggers are the larval stage of Trombiculidae mites.—
Eva Flowe
June 11,
Charlotte Observer,
11 June 2026
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Clark was reminded that her WNBA debut came at Mohegan Sun, on May 14, 2024, that whatever the inconveniences there are in playing at the casino, away from big cities, there are also a couple of Krispy Kreme outposts on site.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
14 June 2026
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The World Cup’s arrival in South Florida comes with some inconveniences for drivers.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
10 June 2026
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And even then, referees seemed to regard injuries as nuisances that stopped the flow of the game.—
Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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Onions will repel not only aphids and spider mites, but also larger garden nuisances, like deer.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
10 June 2026
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Do these pests pose any threats to our health?—
Ashley Chalmers,
The Spruce,
17 June 2026
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Failing to correct problems can lead to crumbling home foundations, rotting wood, mold growth, and a proliferation of pests, including termites.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
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However, some homeowners may be wary of planting roses because of their heavy thorns—especially in households with children or pets.—
Samantha Johnson,
Martha Stewart,
15 June 2026
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Often reaching up to six feet tall, these bushes, also known as brambles, have sharp thorns covering their branches.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
10 June 2026
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“Fleabites.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fleabites. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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