as in parasite
a person who is supported by or seeks support from another without making an adequate return
During their fundraising campaign, the public radio station encouraged listeners not to be free riders.
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Extreme temperatures, parasites, viruses, fungi, and bacteria are all common dangers.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025 -
While striped skunk is edible, Coalition Brewing warns against its strong odor, scavenger diet and susceptibility to parasites.—
Stuart Dyos,
USA Today,
29 Oct. 2025
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Those with more than two children or additional qualifying dependents may receive even more.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
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Coverage was more common among large corporations; 70% of employers with 20,000 or more workers provided IVF coverage for workers and their dependents, according to Mercer.—
Ken Alltucker,
USA Today,
16 Oct. 2025
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Other nice features include a handle that drops parallel with the floor to clean under furniture and a sponge mode that uses suction to help dry the floor after mopping.—
Editors of Bon Appétit,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
29 Oct. 2025
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Never leave your sponge in the bottom of the kitchen sink.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
29 Oct. 2025
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Farrell, by contrast, plays a brusque, dim henchman named Alec, who’s there mostly to look tough and briefly talk about Star Wars.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
30 Oct. 2025
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Besides being mugged by one of Iza’s henchmen, a brick was thrown through his window and his car was vandalized.—
Jesse Hyde,
Rolling Stone,
21 Oct. 2025
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“Free rider.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/free%20rider. Accessed 2 Nov. 2025.
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