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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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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 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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Recent Examples of sting
Megan De Mar,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
The charges involve an undercover sting near 189th Street and Loretto Lane in Country Club Hills earlier this month that included Illinois State Police, Chicago police, the FBI and the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
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Jason Meisner,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
Arricca Elin Sansone,
Southern Living,
22 June 2026
The timing of the memo particularly stung for advocates.
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O. Rose Broderick,
STAT,
22 June 2026
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Noun
That video led federal prosecutors to drop all charges against three men accused of trying to rob undercover ATF agents during the sting.
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Megan De Mar,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
The charges involve an undercover sting near 189th Street and Loretto Lane in Country Club Hills earlier this month that included Illinois State Police, Chicago police, the FBI and the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
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Jason Meisner,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
Verb
Pets who have an encounter with stinging caterpillars will need a vet visit ASAP.
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Arricca Elin Sansone,
Southern Living,
22 June 2026
The timing of the memo particularly stung for advocates.
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O. Rose Broderick,
STAT,
22 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sting
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Fruit extracts clarify excess oil and buildup, while a cooling mint complex and menthol deliver a refreshing tingle, leaving your scalp feeling clean, balanced, and freshly reset.
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In the case of Putnam County, that tingle is a roar — our collective sense that the fraud there goes back decades.
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Even worse, many of those scams targeted older individuals and are getting even more money from them than in years past.
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Generally, men and women are equally victimized by scammers, said Amy Nofziger, senior director of victim support for the AARP Fraud Watch Network, a free resource for consumers to learn about scams and report them.
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Michigan's attorney general has opened a price gouging investigation into a BP gas station near Detroit Metro Airport that prosecutors say charged travelers significantly more for gas than nearby stations.
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The true fans now get painted as the ones who can afford to spend four figures on tickets, book a last-minute flight on price-gouging airlines, take time off work, snatch up a downtown hotel for a couple of days and still have money left over for merch and alcohol.
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Prime Day 2026 Editor Picks One way to weed through the pages and pages of deals is going straight to the Vogue editor picks section, to see what the team has hand-plucked across all categories.
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This gorgeous, minimalist rug from Nuloom looks like it was plucked straight from a five-star resort with its striking border and jute-like texture.
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Their soft, breathable and moisture-wicking socks are designed to help improve circulation, reduce swelling and relieve aches and fatigue throughout the day.
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According to health officials, symptoms for West Nile virus may include fever and chills, headache and body aches, fatigue, joint pain, nausea and vomiting and a skin rash.
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David Vander Meer, 49, was being held at Clark County Detention Center on first-degree murder and insurance fraud charges stemming from the death of his wife, Bernadette, two decades ago.
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According to prosecutors, Eidleh deposited more than $5 million in fraud proceeds, kickbacks and bribes into accounts associated with shell companies in an effort to conceal the source of the money.
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The fans were cheated Sunday out of a chance to see an interesting pitching matchup between Shota Imanaga and Dylan Cease, the former Cubs farmhand and former White Sox pitcher.
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For example, a spouse who catches their partner cheating and kills someone in the heat of emotion.
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Blend roasted red peppers with V8, and add Worcestershire sauce and freshly squeezed lemon and lime juice for a fresh alternative to bottled bloody mary mix.
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With electric vehicles continuing to gain share, that further squeezes European carmakers.
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“Sting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sting. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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