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Recent Examples of roach
However, bay also has a strong scent that can be used to deter flies, as well as mosquitoes, ants, roaches, and moths.
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Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 June 2026
Using too much will attract rats, mice, roaches, and other pests.
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Michelle Mastro,
Martha Stewart,
7 June 2026
When a roach walks through an area treated with boric acid, the dust clings to its body, later attacking its nervous system when ingested.
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Arricca Elin Sansone,
Southern Living,
4 June 2026
Pests like roaches, beetles, moths, ants, and mice can enter your home through packages.
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Kate Van Pelt,
The Spruce,
15 May 2026
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Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 June 2026
Using too much will attract rats, mice, roaches, and other pests.
—
Michelle Mastro,
Martha Stewart,
7 June 2026
When a roach walks through an area treated with boric acid, the dust clings to its body, later attacking its nervous system when ingested.
—
Arricca Elin Sansone,
Southern Living,
4 June 2026
Pests like roaches, beetles, moths, ants, and mice can enter your home through packages.
—
Kate Van Pelt,
The Spruce,
15 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for roach
Recent Examples of Synonyms for roach
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Their high ponytails became a signature of sorts for the pint-sized actresses who rocked the hairdo along with their corresponding denim dresses at a convention in 1993.
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Short cornrows, in particular, provide opportunities to add additional hair that transforms the popular protective hairdo.
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His attention to coiffure, Anthony Bailey points out, was exceptional.
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This need not be a burly bully who sizes up wardrobes and coiffures to decide who would best decorate your party.
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Tree was recognizable for his bright fashion, mullet haircut with prominent bangs, thin mustache and encouraging outlook.
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Hailey wrote over the image, referring to the father and son having almost identical haircuts.
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While Republicans made the tax cuts for the wealthy permanent, these minor tax cuts for a few ordinary Americans are short-lived.
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But that is still a sizable market; a 2020 analysis found that 10.5 million Americans used home hair permanents and relaxers, and clients are still having their hair relaxed at salons.
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The conk, the afro… and the jheri curl.
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On the way to the conk pad, Mike runs over the f–ing show!
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The trimaran theme and track lights are repeated in the rear apron between a floating diffuser and striking ducktail spoiler.
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The Miura’s silhouette was low, wide, and draped in sensuous curves that seemed to flow directly from the front wheel arches to the ducktail spoiler.
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The hairstyle is what immediately sells the similarity between this look and the famous Jazz Age cartoon flapper.
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Recently, however, the Grammy-winning artist has stepped away from the bespoke hairstyle to embrace a more natural look — a decision inspired by his 14-year-old daughter, Blue Ivy, and his father, Adnis Reeves.
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Schein directs the show with tongue firmly planted in cheek, so there are many amusing sight gags (like an atrocious comb-over wig).
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Then, on the front row of Jeremy Scott’s spring-summer 2013 show, her effortless comb-over bob turned messy hair into a beauty statement.
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“Roach.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roach. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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