freeloads

present tense third-person singular of freeload
as in begs
to live by relying on someone else's generosity or hospitality without sharing in the cost or responsibility after college, he freeloaded off his parents for several years before finally moving out

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for freeloads
begs
Verb
  • Larys wants to sail to Essos while Tyland begs his king to go to Casterly Rock and set up a court in absentia.
    Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • Ballparks, backyards, beaches, and picnics, summer snacking practically begs you to ditch the fork and knife and use your hands.
    Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 19 July 2026
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Freeloads.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freeloads. Accessed 1 Aug. 2026.

More from Merriam-Webster on freeloads

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster