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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
Dimitri Akhrin,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Despite the intense sting and frightening name, the ants are on the smaller side.
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Eva Flowe
june 26,
Charlotte Observer,
26 June 2026
Arricca Elin Sansone,
Southern Living,
28 June 2026
Clean Up Brush Around the Home Leaving dead or fallen plant material like leaves, twigs and bark—called leaf litter—in your garden can attract the stinging insects to build a nest there.
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Mallory Carra,
The Spruce,
27 June 2026
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E-commerce managers know the sting of transaction fees.
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Dimitri Akhrin,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Despite the intense sting and frightening name, the ants are on the smaller side.
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Eva Flowe
june 26,
Charlotte Observer,
26 June 2026
Verb
Finally, YLHs are of interest to public health because these are stinging insects that produce large colonies much bigger than our native stinging insects.
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Arricca Elin Sansone,
Southern Living,
28 June 2026
Clean Up Brush Around the Home Leaving dead or fallen plant material like leaves, twigs and bark—called leaf litter—in your garden can attract the stinging insects to build a nest there.
—
Mallory Carra,
The Spruce,
27 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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As cybercriminals use increasingly sophisticated tactics and AI makes phishing attempts, impersonation scams and other attacks harder to spot, organizations can’t rely on annual compliance training alone.
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Always compare multiple firms before making a decision because tax relief scams do exist.
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The agencies also encouraged states with price-gouging statutes to determine whether enforcement actions are warranted under those laws.
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Trump recently posted on his Truth Social account that big oil companies were not dropping gas prices fast enough, and that Americans were being gouged.
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It’s meant to be as is her ability to pluck him from the clouds and pin him to the table with her directness.
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But when they’re plucked from the garden and washed, some of the wax washes away.
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Perhaps second only to getting sunburned through your favorite white dress, the greatest casualty of summer fashion is the aches and pains brought on by your cutest but least supportive shoes.
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Good posture helps prevent aches in the back, neck and shoulders, reduces joint wear and lowers the risk of sports injuries, according to Cleveland Clinic.
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Kidan pleaded guilty in 2005 to fraud and conspiracy related to the purchase of a fleet of gambling boats, and in 2006 he was sentenced to nearly six years in prison.
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Google also said the devices were used for ad fraud and other digital crimes.
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The American grandmaster shed some light on his mindset following Kramnik’s cheating accusations in a livestream prior to his death, according to the Associated Press.
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Trump has also continued to claim Democrats are trying to rig or cheat in the upcoming election, remarks that have faced rebukes from members of his own party.
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As artificial intelligence transforms the job market and rising living costs squeeze family budgets, the University of California system is making the case that its degrees remain valuable investments.
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Breweries may not have the budget or staff to create art and with rising costs squeezing small businesses, many breweries started to feature obvious generative AI art prominently as a way to talk about events or create content.
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“Sting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sting. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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