as in whims
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 maggots
Most flies start as larvae or maggots that feed on dead carcasses.
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Kara Finnstrom,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
After bacon strips were wrapped around her ear for 5 to 10 minutes, the maggots clung to the bacon and could be removed.
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Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
17 June 2026
The pain from this infestation is severe enough that human patients are given morphine before doctors can remove the maggots, Kevin Esvelt, a biologist at the MIT Media Lab, said.
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Gretchen Wittenmyer-Stone,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 June 2026
The telltale signs of a screwworm infection are the growing wounds or lesions and the presence of feeding maggots on still-alive animals.
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Mateo Rosiles,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
The screwworm fly can only travel 10 to 15 miles, but if the maggots are transported in animals, such as cattle and dogs, the parasite can make it a lot farther.
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Eva Flowe
june 12,
Charlotte Observer,
12 June 2026
Eggs hatch into maggots that feed on the living flesh for about 7 days before the larvae drop to the ground, burrow into the soil, and emerge as adult screwworm flies—starting the cycle again.
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Mary Whitfill Roeloffs,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
Wounds can grow and deepen as more maggots hatch and feed on living tissue.
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Emily Kay Votruba,
EverydayHealth.com,
11 June 2026
Kara Finnstrom,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
After bacon strips were wrapped around her ear for 5 to 10 minutes, the maggots clung to the bacon and could be removed.
—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
17 June 2026
The pain from this infestation is severe enough that human patients are given morphine before doctors can remove the maggots, Kevin Esvelt, a biologist at the MIT Media Lab, said.
—
Gretchen Wittenmyer-Stone,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 June 2026
The telltale signs of a screwworm infection are the growing wounds or lesions and the presence of feeding maggots on still-alive animals.
—
Mateo Rosiles,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
The screwworm fly can only travel 10 to 15 miles, but if the maggots are transported in animals, such as cattle and dogs, the parasite can make it a lot farther.
—
Eva Flowe
june 12,
Charlotte Observer,
12 June 2026
Eggs hatch into maggots that feed on the living flesh for about 7 days before the larvae drop to the ground, burrow into the soil, and emerge as adult screwworm flies—starting the cycle again.
—
Mary Whitfill Roeloffs,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
Wounds can grow and deepen as more maggots hatch and feed on living tissue.
—
Emily Kay Votruba,
EverydayHealth.com,
11 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for maggots
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The menu rotates based on the event's theme, or Graci's whims, but never fails to excite, with past flavors including Jalapeño Popper, Spinach & Artichoke, Chicago Beef and more.
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Still, hopefully a string of successes can convince companies and investors that the whims of the president alone cannot tamp down on an entire burgeoning industry, an embarrassing thing to have to convince people of in the United States.
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The fragrant blooms of abelia appear in the summer and are adored by bees and butterflies.
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These bees vibrate flowers to release the pollen, improving pollination and fruit set.
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In the doing, her film expands to accommodate notions of class, solidarity and privilege – in what is now a timeless snapshot of a rapidly evolving society.
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Popular notions of philanthropy as merely a game for the ultrawealthy to fund partisan projects and commit fraud have left the sector vulnerable to political attacks, as the Council on Foundations sees it, influencing policies that hamper essential community services.
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“Maggots.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maggots. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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