as in whim
a sudden impulsive and apparently unmotivated idea or action
the last maggot he got in his head resulted in a disastrous extramarital affair
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Recent Examples of maggot
Food portions are extremely small, sometimes full of maggots, and detainees suffer from frequent hunger.
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Steve Bousquet, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 July 2025
In the lawsuit, Worrell’s lawyers allege that the maggots had been on and in her son’s body for an extended amount of time.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 2 July 2025
The larvae or maggots then feed on the animal’s flesh and cause severe wounds and death, if untreated.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 July 2025
Pets, especially dogs, are vulnerable to the screwworm Wildlife, including deer, are vulnerable to the maggots as are pets – and especially dogs.
—Elizabeth Weise, USA Today, 10 July 2025
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Steve Bousquet, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 July 2025
In the lawsuit, Worrell’s lawyers allege that the maggots had been on and in her son’s body for an extended amount of time.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 2 July 2025
The larvae or maggots then feed on the animal’s flesh and cause severe wounds and death, if untreated.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 July 2025
Pets, especially dogs, are vulnerable to the screwworm Wildlife, including deer, are vulnerable to the maggots as are pets – and especially dogs.
—Elizabeth Weise, USA Today, 10 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for maggot
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Unlike toilet paper and baby formula, which experienced shortages during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, toys are a discretionary purchase subject to the whims of trend-seeking consumers.—
Alex Vuocolo,
Fortune,
12 Aug. 2025
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Your own personal golf buggy to whiz around the resort and a dedicated butler to ensure every whim is met—from pillow menus to sunset canapés.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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The brand's bee insignia, also a symbol for France, was bestowed upon guests as a memento of a slice of Granville in Midtown Manhattan.—
Roxanne Robinson,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Some of the deaths are more graphic than others, including one man whose body bursts into flames and dust, and another who dies in a bee swarm.—
Kelsie Gibson,
People.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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“Maggot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maggot. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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