fleabites

plural of fleabite

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for fleabites
Noun
  • 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
  • Galaxies, nebulae, shooting stars, and the Milky Way’s luminous core shimmered all around me, while hundreds of white pinpricks sparkled overhead.
    Stephanie Vermillion, Outside, 12 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • The dogs ran toward Gary and fell on their backs for belly rubs.
    Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 31 May 2026
Noun
  • Common symptoms include headaches, fever, diarrhea, muscle weakness, tingling or numbness, neck stiffness or flu-like symptoms.
    Christa Swanson, CBS News, 17 June 2026
  • 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
Noun
  • Elgin city leaders are among those demanding answers after an Immigration and Customs Enforcement operation turned into a chaotic scene involving a crash, a crowd and chemical irritants.
    Darius Johnson, CBS News, 8 Dec. 2025
  • These invisible irritants float through the air and can trigger inflammation throughout the body.
    Pranjal Malewar, New Atlas, 18 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • The World Cup’s arrival in South Florida comes with some inconveniences for drivers.
    Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 10 June 2026
  • Car recalls can be major inconveniences for drivers.
    Charles Singh, USA Today, 10 June 2026
Noun
  • Rather than mere observational nuisances or purely destructive forces, these eruptions can be read as messages from the star, offering key insights into the potential habitability of its planets and informing the broader search for life beyond Earth.
    Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 8 Dec. 2025
  • At the same time, Daugherty said, city attorneys are drafting an ordinance to designate properties like those mentioned above as habitual nuisances.
    Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Dec. 2025
Noun
  • And debris or stray food pieces can attract insects or other pests.
    USA TODAY, USA Today, 10 June 2026
  • Officials said in a news release last year that primarily Ponderosa pine would be left in the area, which are more resistant to pests.
    Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 10 June 2026
Noun
  • Even delicate feline nostrils and curved claws that could scratch like thorns won her undying admiration.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 9 Dec. 2025
  • Always wear thick leather gloves to protect against this plant's sharp thorns.
    Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Dec. 2025
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“Fleabites.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fleabites. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.

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