plural thrips
: any of an order (Thysanoptera) of small to minute sucking insects many of which feed often destructively on plant juices
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In Australia, some Macrozamia cycads rely on region-specific thrips to carry pollen from male cones to females.
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Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
Keep gardens free of debris and weeds, which are a favorite environment for thrips’ development.
—Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2025
Common pests on indoor plants include fungus gnats, thrips, and whiteflies.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Feb. 2025
Look for spider mites, aphids, thrips, and other common pests.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Jan. 2025
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Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
Keep gardens free of debris and weeds, which are a favorite environment for thrips’ development.
—Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2025
Common pests on indoor plants include fungus gnats, thrips, and whiteflies.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Feb. 2025
Look for spider mites, aphids, thrips, and other common pests.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for thrips
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“Thrips.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thrips. Accessed 10 May. 2025.
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