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as in to pluck
to rob by the use of trickery or threats
swindlers who sting unwary tourists by posing as officials demanding money
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as in scam
an instance of the use of dishonest methods to acquire something of value
the pawn shop operation turned out to be a sting by undercover police officers to catch the ring of burglars
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as in tingle
a sharp unpleasant sensation usually felt in some specific part of the body
the sting of cold air against my face
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Recent Examples of sting
A'lelia Bundles
june 11, Literary Hub, 11 June 2025
The stinging events were especially frequent during the summer swarming period from April to September, with a peak in May to July.
—Elizabeth Weise, USA Today, 9 June 2025
State Rep. Matt Blumenthal, Hartford Courant, 13 June 2025
For individuals with a history of severe reactions to other types of stings, experts recommend carrying an epinephrine auto-injector.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 June 2025
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Verb
And my body is stinging as prickly flares of embarrassment radiate from my ribs.
—A'lelia Bundles
june 11, Literary Hub, 11 June 2025
The stinging events were especially frequent during the summer swarming period from April to September, with a peak in May to July.
—Elizabeth Weise, USA Today, 9 June 2025
Noun
His family blames the health system for his Christmas Eve death
Invasive ant species known for ‘wicked’ sting spreading in U.S.
—State Rep. Matt Blumenthal, Hartford Courant, 13 June 2025
For individuals with a history of severe reactions to other types of stings, experts recommend carrying an epinephrine auto-injector.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sting
Verb
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The reborn, unrecognizable, completely delicious Beethoven Market isn’t trying to gouge or dazzle or food-snob its way to success.—
David Hochman,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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The duties will gouge Americans on cars, food, appliances, electronics, furniture, clothing and — well, nearly everything.—
Steve Chapman,
Chicago Tribune,
7 May 2025
Verb
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Born and raised in a tiny town northeast of Toronto, she was plucked out of a concert crowd by two modeling scouts.—
John McDermott,
HollywoodReporter,
19 June 2025
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Several productive players already were plucked from portal during SDSU’s coaching search, so Vance will need to act quickly to improve the roster.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 June 2025
Noun
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Thousands of Americans fall prey to medical identity theft scams each year, according to Security.org, with a large number of victims belonging to older age groups.—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 2025
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The move would block laws on the books in more than 20 states, including those covering AI scams, election misinformation and explicit deepfake images of children.—
Jay O'Brien,
ABC News,
30 June 2025
Noun
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This refreshing serum gets its tingle from peppermint and tea tree, which works with caffeine to invigorate the scalp and maximize the absorption of the formula’s peptides.—
Emily Orofino,
Vogue,
14 Apr. 2025
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The sight of smoke made my skin tingle and my arm hair stand on end, but not with dread.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 June 2025
Verb
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President Donald Trump's rapid pullback of the U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has cost Americans at least $18 billion in higher fees and lost compensation for consumers allegedly cheated by major companies, according to an analysis released Tuesday by two organizations.—
Douglas Gillison,
USA Today,
25 June 2025
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But they didn’t get cheated this spring, not with three rousing blasts from the past: Against the Pistons, against the Celtics, against the Pacers.—
Mike Lupica,
New York Daily News,
23 June 2025
Verb
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Paul Blackburn, with plenty of starting experience for Oakland, could squeeze into the picture too – especially if the Mets decide to try a six-man rotation that would save wear and tear on each man.—
Dan Schlossberg,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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When pancake is ready to flip, squeeze the cinnamon mixture into a swirl shape on top of the pancake batter, pressing the tip of the bag slightly into the batter.—
Elizabeth Nelson,
Southern Living,
27 June 2025
Noun
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Criminals that are able to gain access to passwords put up for sale on the dark web are able to use them for identify theft, fraud, and even blackmail.—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 June 2025
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The truth is that almost all the fraud, waste and abuse in the health care system comes from the billing and payment processes and skyrocketing prices, not from people who rely on Medicaid for essential care.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
20 June 2025
Noun
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Symptoms of West Nile include fever, headache, aches, soreness, joint pain, rash, gastrointestinal symptoms and decreased consciousness.—
David Matthews,
New York Daily News,
24 June 2025
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Symptoms listed by the health agency still include sore throat, cough, fever, chills, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, congestion, runny nose, loss of taste or smell, fatigue, muscle aches, body aches, headache, nausea, vomiting or diarrhea.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
19 June 2025
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“Sting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sting. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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