as in parasites
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
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Ticks are blood-sucking parasites that can transmit dangerous viruses and bacteria, including Lyme disease.—
Dan Simms,
USA Today,
4 June 2026 -
The first detection of these parasites in the United States in 6 decades was recorded in South Texas this week.—
Dawn White,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
Noun
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Besides cleaning, sponges are a useful, inexpensive tool in the garden, closet, craft area, and beyond.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
1 June 2026
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Soak sponges and dishcloths in a solution of 1/4 cup bleach and a gallon of water daily for 5 minutes to keep them clean and germ-free.—
Emerson Latham,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 May 2026
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“Spongers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spongers. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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