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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Live ants carry the risk of parasites, while freezing or dehydrating the insects can unintentionally allow harmful bacteria to flourish.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Oct. 2025 -
When mixing the live ants with milk, the researchers strained the milk through a filter that allowed bacteria and yeast to move through, but which removed any parasites.—
Amarachi Orie,
CNN Money,
3 Oct. 2025
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Use it to clean makeup brushes and sponges both gently and effectively.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
2 Oct. 2025
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These rare steroids were linked to ancient sponges, but the findings sparked debate, with some suggesting alternative origins, including non-biological processes.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Spongers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spongers. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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