: any of a family (Formicidae) of colonial hymenopterous insects with a complex social organization and various castes performing special duties
see also:
1
antenna
2
antonym
Antarctica
1
a
: one that performs (a specified action) : personal or impersonal agent
claimant
coolant
b
: thing that promotes (a specified action or process)
expectorant
2
: one connected with
annuitant
3
: thing acted upon (in a specified manner)
inhalant
1
: performing (a specified action) or being (in a specified condition)
somnambulant
2
: promoting (a specified action or process)
expectorant
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Rabekah Henderson, The Spruce, 3 Mar. 2026
Now scientists have found that these caterpillars use a surprisingly complex rhythm like a secret knock to convince the ants to come fetch them.
—Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 25 Feb. 2026
As predictable as ants at a picnic.
—Heidi Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
Watney would have been forced to live like an ant.
—Big Think, 19 Feb. 2026
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Noun
This is because in order for baking soda to actually kill ants, the ants have to eat it first.
—Rabekah Henderson, The Spruce, 3 Mar. 2026
Now scientists have found that these caterpillars use a surprisingly complex rhythm like a secret knock to convince the ants to come fetch them.
—Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 25 Feb. 2026
As predictable as ants at a picnic.
—Heidi Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
Watney would have been forced to live like an ant.
—Big Think, 19 Feb. 2026
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“Ant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ant. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.
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