fleabites

plural of fleabite

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for fleabites
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Noun
  • While small amounts hidden in seasonings or spice rubs are less likely to cause serious illness, larger exposures, such as a dog eating raw onions or a whole head of garlic, can be dangerous.
    Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 15 June 2026
  • 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
Noun
  • But the departures are often bigger PR headaches than operational ones.
    Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 23 June 2026
  • But the move enabled Florida to lock in what will be one of the best top-six forward groups in the league, slotting Brady Tkachuck into the left wing spot on the second line alongside center Sam Bennett and right wing Matthew Tkachuk that will cause opponents major headaches.
    Eduardo A. Encina, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 June 2026
Noun
  • Exposure to other irritants, such as dust, chemicals and pollution, can also cause it.
    Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 27 June 2026
  • And for little ones with whose cheeks might be chafed due to diaper rash, the Sweet Cheeks Diaper Paste helps seal out wetness and irritants to protect skin.
    Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 23 June 2026
Noun
  • There have been reports that some locals are not thrilled with Lipa and Turner’s takeover of their city, which has resulted in road closures and other inconveniences.
    José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 20 June 2026
  • From everyday disruptions to other inconveniences and (perhaps) annoyances, things pop up.
    Kimberly Zapata, Parents, 18 June 2026
Noun
  • Besides being nuisances, many types carry diseases including West Nile virus, encephalitis, and canine heartworm.
    Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 18 June 2026
  • If the nuisances continue at Albany Care, the city is seeking a court order to shut the facility down, separate from the state action.
    Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026
Noun
  • In addition to its ability to regulate moisture, hempcrete is resistant to pests and fire.
    Amy Gunia, CNN Money, 24 June 2026
  • Once pests are removed, there may be more necessary patching to prevent water seepage.
    Helen Andriatsitohaina, The Spruce, 24 June 2026
Noun
  • An individual bush can grow up to 15 feet high and 40 feet long, with thick stems, also known as canes, marked by sharp, hooked thorns.
    The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 25 June 2026
  • The match was set, and now Rhodes will defend the title against the two thorns in his side since before Clash in Italy.
    Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 20 June 2026
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“Fleabites.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fleabites. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.

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