as in dwarf
a person of no importance or influence
the magazine's editor in chief was notorious for treating staffers as insects, often not even bothering to learn their names
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Recent Examples of insect
While bedbugs are not known to spread or transmit disease, the Environmental Protection Agency considers the parasitic insects a pest that can cause other public health issues such as allergic reactions, secondary infections and mental health impacts on those living in infested homes.
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William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
24 June 2026
Backyards can even be transformed into bat hangouts, so that these power pollinators and insect eaters have a place to rest.
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Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
24 June 2026
Some gardeners and homeowners sprinkle coffee grounds on porch, patio, and other outdoor spaces to deter flies, mosquitoes, and assorted insect pests.
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Lauren Landers,
The Spruce,
24 June 2026
Leave the stems behind for any overwintering insects.
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Helena Madden,
Martha Stewart,
24 June 2026
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William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
24 June 2026
Backyards can even be transformed into bat hangouts, so that these power pollinators and insect eaters have a place to rest.
—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
24 June 2026
Some gardeners and homeowners sprinkle coffee grounds on porch, patio, and other outdoor spaces to deter flies, mosquitoes, and assorted insect pests.
—
Lauren Landers,
The Spruce,
24 June 2026
Leave the stems behind for any overwintering insects.
—
Helena Madden,
Martha Stewart,
24 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for insect
Recent Examples of Synonyms for insect
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Beyond the fruit, the dwarf golden spice pear features clusters of white spring blooms and glossy leaves that turn a striking burgundy or bronze color in the fall.
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Many get very large, so be sure to buy a dwarf variety for foundation plantings.
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Consider a dashboard that shows applications, including keys and libraries; network traffic protocols and ciphers; hardware, such as HSMs and TPMs; and third-party dependencies, including cryptographic or software bills of materials.
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As zonky cross-generational ciphers go, the group’s debut, Strictly 4 the Scythe, is no Hypnotize Camp Posse, the amalgam of Three 6 Mafia and a grip of artists signed to their Hypnotize Minds label in the early 2000s.
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Despite the tragicomic instability and the rotating cast of nobodies temporarily tasked with running the country, when seen in macroeconomic terms, Peru appears to be doing just fine, thank you.
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Unlike some of his more strapping forebears (think Liam Neeson, Kevin Costner, or Aaron Eckhart), Odenkirk specializes in nobodies and normals: people one would not expect to be killing machines.
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The lightweight, toner-meets-serum formula also layers in niacinamide and adenosine for anyone chasing a bouncy, healthy glow.
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Now through June 26, the brand is offering up to 90% off lightweight bedding from Laura Ashley, Eddie Bauer, and Kenneth Cole, as well as patio essentials and indoor furniture, including popular accent chairs and coffee tables.
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Seventy vessels transited the critical waterway on Wednesday, the highest number since the war with Iran began in late February, according to Marine Traffic.
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The final attendance number fell just shy of a sellout at 68,391.
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“Insect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insect. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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