sponger

Definition of spongernext
as in parasite
a person who is supported by or seeks support from another without making an adequate return a sponger who moved in with friends and seems to be in no hurry to get a job and pay a share of the rent

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Noun
  • Analyzing mosquito waste showed the presence of viruses along with other parasites.
    Devika Rao, TheWeek, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Under this theory, organisms figured out how to turn genes off to get these unruly genetic parasites under control.
    Jake Buehler, Quanta Magazine, 21 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Use a non-abrasive scrubbing sponge or a microfiber cloth to remove all the loosened debris.
    Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Erika La'Pearl, a makeup artist based in Los Angeles, recommends bouncing a damp sponge over the product, while Meyers uses her ring finger to gently tap it into place for a softer finish.
    Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 18 Sep. 2026
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“Sponger.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sponger. Accessed 23 Sep. 2026.

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