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
What are other insects to look out for in California?
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Sacbee.com, 13 Aug. 2025
It is envisioned that large groups of the insects would be deployed throughout the rubble, possibly even coordinating their search routes via wireless communication between their backpacks.
—New Atlas, 12 Aug. 2025
And the estate’s more fertile, natural soil is filled with helpful bacteria, insects, worms, and a network of fungus that also help to resist drought.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 10 Aug. 2025
Keep away flying insects at your campsite with this bug zapper that can work on solar power or USB charging.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2025
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Sacbee.com, 13 Aug. 2025
It is envisioned that large groups of the insects would be deployed throughout the rubble, possibly even coordinating their search routes via wireless communication between their backpacks.
—New Atlas, 12 Aug. 2025
And the estate’s more fertile, natural soil is filled with helpful bacteria, insects, worms, and a network of fungus that also help to resist drought.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 10 Aug. 2025
Keep away flying insects at your campsite with this bug zapper that can work on solar power or USB charging.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for insect
Recent Examples of Synonyms for insect
Noun
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Tell me a little bit about the technical side of filming a dwarf and an elf together.—
Devan Coggan,
EW.com,
13 Oct. 2022
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Other new characters include Disa, the first female dwarf ever shown in the Lord of the Rings series.—
Ethan Millman,
Rolling Stone,
22 July 2022
Noun
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Here, oak doors have brass push plates adorned with the royal cipher of Edward VII, and the 13 decorative fireplaces were salvaged from other London landmarks.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
23 July 2025
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An Igbo native, his reach has extended far beyond ethnic ciphers.—
Ime Ekpo,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
Noun
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More importantly, the narrative explores both sides of the conflict from the POV of grunts and 'nobodies' trying to navigate the post-Civil War state of the galaxy before the fighting stops.—
Fran Ruiz,
Space.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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None of these nobodies is performing like Grimes just yet, and until someone does Grier better get active trying to find a handful of veteran cornerbacks whom this team can call on, and sign to patch up the weakest unit on the team.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
30 May 2025
Noun
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Stay cool with clothing: Select lightweight and loose-fitting outfits for enhanced comfort.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Both pieces are made with a soft, lightweight knit that will keep you comfortable—even if the plane’s AC is blasting—and the sweater cardigan can easily be taken on or off.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 July 2025
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“Insect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insect. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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