freeloaders

plural of freeloader
as in parasites
a person who is supported by or seeks support from another without making an adequate return a freeloader who apparently intends to live off of his long-suffering parents forever

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parasites
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  • The benzoquinones in those secretions are pungent to parasites and mosquitoes, and lemurs sometimes also ingest small amounts, suggesting a mix of topical repellent and internal deworming.
    Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2025
  • Unknown water can be contaminated with parasites, bacteria or other pathogens, which can make dogs sick.
    Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
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“Freeloaders.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freeloaders. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.

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